AALRR Ranks Once Again As a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2026
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is proud to announce that the Firm has once again earned recognition as a Regional Tier 1 firm in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” awards from U.S. News — Best Lawyers®. Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest scoring firms during the annual review process.
AALRR received recognition within the following areas:
Regional Tier 1
Orange County
- Employment Law – Management
- Environmental Law
- Labor Law – Management
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Pasadena
- Construction Law
Sacramento
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Regional Tier 2
Orange County
- Commercial Litigation
San Diego
- Education Law
Regional Tier 3
Sacramento
- Environmental Law
San Diego
- Commercial Litigation
In order to be eligible for these honors, a firm must have at least one attorney who is recognized in the current edition of U.S. News — Best Lawyers® in a “Best Law Firms” ranked practice area or metropolitan area.
The 16th edition of “Best Law Firms” continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry. Serving as a trusted benchmark, it provides a comprehensive guide to the top-performing firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions. The rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that blends client feedback, peer reviews, interviews with industry leaders, and in-depth analysis of firm data. More than a ranking, “Best Law Firms” empowers clients to make informed decisions about legal representation and recognizes the firms that deliver outstanding results.
About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
With over 45 years of unwavering commitment to client service, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is one of California’s leading law firms. Our diverse team brings a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for public and private entities, with particular strength in the areas of education, labor and employment, construction, complex litigation, corporate, taxation, and water. AALRR’s public sector clients include more than 450 K-12 school districts, community college districts and universities, as well as cities, counties, and special districts. We also represent diverse business entities, from small, family-run businesses to publicly traded corporations. With over 300 lawyers and growing, AALRR has ten offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Marin, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, and Westlake Village to serve our clients throughout California.
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