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Honoring Excellence: Greg Bentley Named Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Lawyer of the Year

August 29, 2025 Bentley & More LLP

We are proud to announce that Gregory L. Bentley, co-founding partner of Bentley & More LLP, has been recognized as the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” in Insurance Litigation, Orange County.

This prestigious honor, awarded to just one attorney per practice area and region each year, reflects Greg’s decades-long record of leadership, advocacy, and precedent-setting results on behalf of consumers and injury victims.

A Record of Legal Excellence

Greg Bentley’s career is defined by excellence inside and outside the courtroom. His selection as Lawyer of the Year in 2026 adds to a legacy of awards and peer recognition that underscore his standing as one of California’s premier trial lawyers:

  • 2022 & 2024 – Named Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Litigation, Orange County

  • 2016 – Honored as OCTLA Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year for Products Liability, following a landmark verdict in Ries v. VapCigs – the first jury verdict of its kind against an e-cigarette distributor in the United States.

  • 2014 – Recognized as Consumer Attorney of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California.

  • 2013 – Awarded Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association.

  • 2012 – Named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire.

Leadership and Professional Recognition

In addition to trial victories, Greg Bentley is a leader in the broader legal community:

  • Selected to Best Lawyers in America® annually for more than a decade.

  • Recognized by Super Lawyers, ranking among the Top 100 in Southern California and Top 50 in Orange County.

  • Member of elite organizations including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), where he has held leadership positions.

  • Featured in the Daily Journal’s Top Plaintiff Lawyers in Southern California list.

These honors reflect the respect Greg has earned from peers, clients, and the broader legal profession.

What Lawyer of the Year Represents

The Best Lawyers in America® distinction is among the most respected in the legal industry, based entirely on peer review. The Lawyer of the Year award is an even higher honor, presented to just one attorney in each practice area and community. Greg’s selection underscores his reputation as both a formidable trial lawyer and a dedicated advocate for justice.

Join Us in Celebrating Greg Bentley

We congratulate Greg Bentley on this well-deserved recognition as the 2026 Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year. His relentless pursuit of justice, groundbreaking trial results, and leadership in the legal community exemplify the very best of the profession.

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Celebrating Excellence: Keith More Named Best Lawyers in America 2026 Lawyer of the Year

August 29, 2025 Bentley & More LLP

We are thrilled to announce that Keith P. More, co-founding partner of Bentley & More LLP and a seasoned advocate in the field of Workers’ Compensation, has been honored as the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” in the category of Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, Orange County Best Lawyers.

A Legacy of Distinction

This prestigious accolade recognizes only one attorney per practice area and geographic region each year, marking Keith’s outstanding peer-reviewed reputation among legal professionals Best Lawyers+1.

Keith’s recognition adds to a remarkable record of consistent excellence in legal advocacy:

  • 2024: Lawyer of the Year – Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, Orange County Best Lawyers

  • 2022: Lawyer of the Year – Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, Orange County Best Lawyers

  • 2020: Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, Orange County Best Lawyers

These honors underscore Keith’s sustained leadership and trial experience across distinct but related practice areas.

Distinguished Professional Highlights

Beyond the Lawyer of the Year accolades, Keith’s legal career is rich with recognition:

  • Orange County Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyer of the Year – (2003, 2004, 2012)

  • 5-Time Southern California Lawyer

  • Listed among the Top 10 Attorneys by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

  • Lifetime Member of the Top Trial Lawyers of America

  • Named a Top Personal Injury Litigator by The National Law Journal

  • Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 1994

  • Former President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (2008)

  • Co-Chair, Workers’ Compensation Section, Orange County Bar Association (2003) Best Lawyers

These achievements reflect a deep and lasting commitment to client advocacy, trial excellence, and professional leadership.

What This Honor Means

The Best Lawyers in America® designation is one of the most esteemed recognitions in the legal profession, based entirely on peer evaluation. Only about 5% of attorneys nationwide are included, and the “Lawyer of the Year” title is an even narrower distinction awarded to just one individual per specialty and region each year Best Lawyers+1.

Keith’s recognition by his peers reaffirms not only his technical prowess but also his reputation for exceptional trial advocacy and compassionate client service.

Join Us in Celebrating Keith More!

We invite clients, colleagues, and friends to join us in congratulating Keith on this extraordinary honor. His steadfast pursuit of justice and unwavering dedication to injured workers continue to elevate the practice of law and inspire all who know him.

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Celebrating Excellence: Greg Bentley Inducted into the OCTLA Hall of Fame

August 29, 2025 Bentley & More LLP

As anticipation builds for this year’s Annual Top Gun Awards Dinner, excitement is brewing around one particularly distinguished honoree — Greg Bentley, founding partner of Bentley & More LLP, who will be inducted into the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) Hall of Fame.

A Storied Career of Honors and Impact

Greg Bentley’s career is marked by consistent excellence, earning him recognition across numerous prestigious legal organizations.

  • 2012: Named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire.
  • 2013: Honored as Local Government Trial Lawyer of the Year by OCTLA, and also won the Jennifer Brooks Trial Lawyer of the Year award through the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association.
  • 2014: Awarded Consumer Attorney of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California.
  • 2016: Garnered the highly coveted OCTLA Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year for Products Liability, for securing a landmark $1.9 million jury verdict in the Ries v. VapCigs case—an unprecedented verdict against an e-cigarette distributor/wholesaler in the United States Plaintiff Magazine Advocate Magazineverdictvideos.com.

Beyond awards, Greg Bentley has been included in leading legal forums and publications:

  • Super Lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California, and Top 100 Plaintiff Lawyers (various years up to at least 2016) Plaintiff Magazinecal-abota.org.
  • Recognized as a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — where he held leadership positions including President of the Riverside/San Bernardino chapter Plaintiff Magazinecal-abota.org.
  • Daily Journal’s “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in Southern California” (2022), and selected among 2026’s Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year, and 2025 Super Lawyers, ranking in the Top 50 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern California Bentley & More LLP.

The Hall of Fame Honor

This year, Greg Bentley receives one of OCTLA’s highest honors — induction into the Hall of Fame, a recognition reserved for those whose careers reflect sustained excellence, leadership, and profound contributions to consumer advocacy and civil justice. His body of work, ‘first-of-its-kind’ litigation outcomes, and decades-long dedication to trial advocacy eminently qualify him for this distinction Instagramcal-abota.org.

Looking Ahead: The Top Gun Awards Dinner

The Annual Top Gun Awards Dinner—a highlight of the OCTLA calendar—is not only where the Hall of Fame inductees are celebrated, but where the legal community honors those whose trial work has left a lasting legacy. Greg Bentley’s induction places him among an elite group whose legal prowess has shaped state and national jurisprudence.

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We encourage readers, colleagues, and clients to join us in congratulating Greg Bentley on this stellar achievement. His steadfast pursuit of justice continues to inspire practitioners across the legal spectrum.

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Bentley & More LLP Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch

August 29, 2025 Bentley & More LLP

We are proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been honored in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, integrity, and exceptional legal skill that define our firm’s commitment to serving clients at the highest level.

Recognizing Excellence Across Experience Levels

Best Lawyers in America® is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer feedback and honors the top 5% of lawyers in private practice across the United States.

 

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers who have already demonstrated outstanding professional excellence in private practice. These lawyers are making their mark across a wide range of practice areas and show great promise as future leaders in the legal field.

 

 

Our 2026 Honorees

We’re pleased to congratulate the following attorneys on their well-earned recognition:

Best Lawyers in America® 2026

  • Gregory L. Bentley – 2026 Lawyer of the Year  (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017)
    • Insurance Law
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Keith Philip More – 2026 Lawyer of the Year (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Matthew Clark (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Dane P. Gilliam (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Jose Gonzalez (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026)
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
  • Clare Lucich (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Steve Schuetze (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026

Braydon Bentley (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024)

    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Nico Mamone (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2021)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

 

A Commitment to Excellence

These honors reflect not only the professional achievements of our attorneys but also the trust our clients place in us every day. At [Firm Name], we are proud to have a team that consistently goes above and beyond in delivering strategic, effective legal solutions.

 

We extend our warmest congratulations to all our honorees and thank them for their continued dedication and leadership.

 

 

 

About Best Lawyers®

Founded in 1981, Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded as a significant honor, reserved for those who have demonstrated excellence and integrity in their practice.

 

 

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