May 26, 2026 (Santa Ana, CA) – Hawkins Parnell has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times among Orange County's largest law firms. It is the first time the firm has appeared on the Top 50 list since opening its Orange County office in 2023.

The recognition comes alongside the Los Angeles Times selecting two Hawkins Parnell partners to the 2026 Legal Visionaries list, including Orange County partner and trial lawyer Jerry Popovich.

The Orange County office represents national and regional clients in product liability, toxic tort, catastrophic injury, transportation, construction, public entity, and other high-stakes litigation. It is one of five Hawkins Parnell offices in California, alongside Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Napa.

About Hawkins Parnell & Young

Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.