Two Pettit Kohn Attorneys Named Among 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers®

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin is proud to announce that two of its Los Angeles attorneys were once again recognized by Super Lawyers® and named to the 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers® list.  Shareholders Grant D. Waterkotte and Andrew O. Smith were both recognized for their work in Personal Injury General – Defense.  The annual list represents only the top five percent of attorneys in the Southern California region and recognizes outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition.    

Grant D. Waterkotte is a founding shareholder at Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin. A highly accomplished trial attorney, Grant has tried over 30 cases to verdict in California and Arizona with favorable results.  The vast majority of these trials were before a jury, with a 90% record of success.  Mr. Waterkotte’s extensive jury trial experience and exceptional results led to his induction into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He also serves as a faculty member of the Jack Daniels’ Los Angeles ABOTA Trial School and has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV rating for legal ability and ethical standards.  He has also been previously recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2010-2015.

Andrew O. Smith is a managing shareholder in the firm’s Los Angeles office.  He represents a wide range of businesses and entities in the areas of commercial, construction, and premises and product liability matters.  He has extensive trial and litigation experience and successfully manages complex cases while providing effective and cost-sensitive results for his clients.  He has also been recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2008 and 2010-2015.  Mr. Smith is active in the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as a member of the Delegation to California Conference of Bar Associations and also serves on the President’s Advisory Committee for Women in the Legal Profession.

The recognition of these two attorneys is a testament to the outstanding service and professionalism that they demonstrate to their clients and peers and that are hallmarks of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin.  We congratulate Mr. Waterkotte and Mr. Smith for this important recognition of their legal expertise and professional accomplishments in their areas of specialty. 

About Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  The patented, multiphase selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations by practice.  The goal is to provide the public with a credible and diverse listing of experienced attorneys that can be used as a resource for those seeking top legal counsel.  The regional Super Lawyers list is published annually in Super Lawyers Magazine and is available online.  To learn more about the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars process, visit their website here.

About Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is a leading AV-rated, full-service 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. 

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