Awards and Recognition

Arias Sanguinetti Awards and Recognition

Arias Sanguinetti has been honored by various publications and peer groups for its accomplishments on behalf of clients throughout California. Below is a brief list of some of the recognition the firm and its attorneys have received:

LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL

Mike Arias

• California Lawyer of the Year – 2022
• Top Plaintiff Attorney in California -2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top 100 Attorney in California – 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Leading Commercial Litigators in California – 2024, 2025

Elise Sanguinetti

• Top Plaintiff Attorney in California – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top 100 Attorney in California – 2022, 2023, 2024
• Top Women Lawyer in California – 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Leading Commercial Litigators in California – 2024, 2025

SUPER LAWYERS

This honor recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, expertise, and leadership in their field.

Super Lawyers:

• Mike Arias (2009-2025)
• Elise Sanguinetti (2011-2024)
• Arnold C. Wang (2015 – 2017, 2019-2025) 
• Jamie Goldstein (2019-2024)
• Sahar Malek (2024-2025)

Rising Stars:

• Elise Sanguinetti (2009-2010)
• Sahar Malek (2018-2023)
• Anna Mezhebovskaya (2023-2025)
• Travis M. Daniels (2017-2025)

BEST LAWYERS

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Their methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of our colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

• Best Law Firms – United States (2024)
  • Personal Injury
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions 
  • Employment Law

• Los Angeles, CA
  • Mike Arias (2019 – 2025)
    • Employment Law – Individuals
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Arnold C. Wang (2020 – 2025)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Emeryville, CA
  • Elise Sanguinetti (2021 – 2025)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Jamie Goldstein (2023 – 2025)
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Las Vegas, NV
  • Gregg A. Hubley (2024-2025)
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Listed here in alphabetical order are Southern California’s leading lawyers along with information about their careers, practices and recent successes. Each was nominated by their colleagues and peers and recognized here for their average success rates, settlements and verdicts won in the last two years. Further criteria included leadership positions within their firms, as well as their community and board affiliations and recognitions.

• Consumer Attorneys of Southern California
  • Mike Arias – 2023, 2024
  • Elise Sanguinetti – 2024 

2025 Best Law Firms Rankings

Arias Sanguinetti earned multiple top rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms in the United States, underscoring the firm’s commitment to excellence.

• National Tier 1: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.
• Metropolitan Tier 1: Los Angeles – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Oakland – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
• Metropolitan Tier 2: Las Vegas – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Oakland – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs.
• Metropolitan Tier 3: Los Angeles – Employment Law – Individuals.

Other publications and organizations who have honored the firm’s attorneys include:

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE

The mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.

We are proud members and are committed to promoting safety and corporate accountability, advocating for a balanced civil justice system, improving our communities and educating lawyers to provide excellent advocacy for our clients.

MY VEGAS MAGAZINE

MYVEGAS Magazine is a publication that is by locals, for locals.  Based in our eclectic city of Las Vegas, our aim is to focus on community events, networking mixers, local expos, special events, charities, online contests, special offers, local news and prominent figures, and much more!

NEVADA BUSINESS

The premier business magazine in Nevada known as “The Decision Makers Magazine”.

NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL

The National Law Journal reports legal information of national importance to attorneys, including federal circuit court decisions, verdicts, practitioners’ columns, coverage of legislative issues and legal news for the business and private sectors. The Journal releases its list of the “100 Most Influential Lawyers in America” once every few years.