Nine Pettit Kohn Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch© 2026

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin is proud to announce that litigation attorneys Michael Colbert, Nicole Allen, Jesse Basel, Aaron Burden, Brett Greenberg, Kristin Kameen, Nia Perkins, Heather Rogers, and Andres Uriarte have been recognized by Best Lawyers^® in the 2026 listing of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.  They have demonstrated professional excellence in private practice and were each selected through an extensive, peer-review process highlighting the top up-and-coming legal talent in the country.

Michael Colbert is a shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He has been recognized for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. He represents large and small corporate clients and has experience in all aspects of case management and litigation. He has obtained favorable results for his clients, securing victories against claims involving premises liability, product liability, and personal injury.

Nicole Allen is a labor and employment attorney in the firm’s San Diego office. She has been recognized for her work in Labor and Employment Litigation. A passionate advocate, Nicole represents small and large corporate clients in all aspects of labor and employment law including counseling and litigation involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.

Jesse Basel is a business litigation and professional liability attorney in the firm’s San Diego office. He has been recognized for his work in Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, and Professional Malpractice Law. Mr. Basel has extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations, and represents clients on a wide variety of professional and business litigation matters.

Aaron Burden is a business litigation and professional liability attorney in the firm’s San Diego office. He has been recognized for his work in Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, and Professional Malpractice Law. He focuses his practice on business litigation as well as professional liability matters, representing a wide range of professionals against claims of malpractice and intentional torts.

Brett Greenberg is a labor and employment attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He has been recognized for his work in Labor and Employment Litigation. He focuses his practice on employment litigation, defending employers against a wide variety of claims, including wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Kristin Kameen is a labor and employment attorney in the firm’s San Diego office. She has been recognized for her work in Labor and Employment Litigation. She practices all aspects of labor and employment law, handling wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. Her experience as a civil litigator makes Kristin a knowledgeable advocate at all stages of litigation. Kristin also consults with employers and local businesses to advise on a broad range of employment issues and tailor solutions to their specific employment needs.

Nia Perkins is a labor and employment attorney in the firm’s San Diego office. She has been recognized for her work in Labor and Employment Litigation as well as Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Nia has a passion for protecting the rights of employers and is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation and strategic counsel in all aspects of employment law. She has a proven track record of success in the courtroom, having achieved favorable outcomes in numerous high-stakes cases.

Heather Rogers is an associate in the firm’s San Diego office and has been recognized for her work in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. She represents clients in a broad range of cases including premises liability, products liability, personal injury. While attending law school she participated in a number of legal externships including at Ernst & Young in Mexico City, Mexico, the US Embassy in Santiago, Chile, and at the US Department of Justice in San Francisco, California.

Andres Uriarte is a labor and employment attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office. He has been recognized for his work in Labor and Employment Litigation. He focuses his practice on employment litigation, defending employers against a wide variety of claims including wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. He works closely with each client to develop unique strategies tailored to address individual needs.

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch listing annually highlights the topmost promising attorneys in the country.  Selection to this list demonstrates their outstanding professionalism and dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel.  Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin congratulates Mr. Colbert, Ms. Allen, Mr. Basel, Mr. Burden, Mr. Greenberg, Ms. Kameen, Ms. Perkins, Ms. Rogers, and Mr. Uriarte on their well-deserved recognition by Best Lawyers.

About Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a listing of more than 19,000 rising legal talent across 79 different practice areas.  The listing highlights the most promising young lawyers in the country that have been in practice for 5 to 9 years.  Recognition is based entirely on peer review and employs the same methodology that has made Best Lawyers the gold standard for legal rankings worldwide.  For more information about Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 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, 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