2025 San Diego Lawyer of the Year
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin is proud to announce that Douglas A. Pettit has been honored with the 2025 San Diego “Lawyer of the Year” for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants awarded by Best Lawyers.
Douglas A. Pettit is a shareholder in the San Diego office. This is his fifth year earning “Lawyer of the Year” distinction, having been previously recognized in 2015, 2018, 2023, and 2024 for his work in Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in three practice areas: Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Commercial Litigation.
Doug has extensive trial and litigation experience and has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Doug is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having tried over 50 cases to verdict in California.
In addition, he has been selected for inclusion in the San Diego Super Lawyers® list every year since 2007 and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 10 attorneys in San Diego in 2015, 2016, 2023, and 2024. Doug was also included in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2021 and 2022 lists of “Leaders in Law.”
About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is an annual publication highlighting top attorneys worldwide. Recognition is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor. Selection to Best Lawyers reflects the attorneys’ superior legal abilities, professionalism, and integrity, and the outstanding regard in which they are held by their peers. Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin congratulates Mr. Pettit for his continued recognition by Best Lawyers in America and for his consistent dedication to his profession.
Best Lawyers is an exclusive listing compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation in which the leading lawyers in their respective practice areas provide confidential nominations and feedback about the professional abilities of their colleagues. Best Lawyers is published in 76 countries worldwide and processes over 13 million evaluations spanning 150 practice areas, and the methodology results in a meaningful and substantive evaluation of legal services. Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has earned the respect by the legal profession, media, and public as a credible source of referrals. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” For more information about Best Lawyers, visit their website at www.bestlawyers.com.
About Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is a leading AV-rated trial firm with expertise in litigating and resolving civil matters in both state and federal courts. The firm represents clients in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Community Association Litigation, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Restaurant & Hospitality, Retail, Transactional & Business Services, Transportation, and Trial & Civil Litigation. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions, and individuals. Pettit Kohn is located in California and Arizona with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Learn more about Pettit Kohn at: www.pettitkohn.com
