Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that Los Angeles Magazine has named seven of the firm’s attorneys to the publication’s inaugural “Best of Legal” list.
Nixon Peabody’s 2026 “Best of Legal” honorees come from a variety of practice areas and include:
- Stratton Constantinides, Environmental and Affordable Housing & Real Estate
- Daniel Deaton, Project Finance & Public Finance
- Brian Kennedy, Intellectual Property
- Seth Levy, Intellectual Property
- Shahzad Malik, Corporate
- Jonah Retzinger, Complex Disputes
- Brock Seraphin, Complex Disputes
Nixon Peabody’s Los Angeles office delivers full-service legal support to clients in Southern California and beyond, with industry-leading teams in healthcare, entertainment, labor and employment, and real estate. The firm’s Los Angeles attorneys advise organizations across sectors including finance and technology, providing counsel on transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters. The Los Angeles office has also been named a Tier 1 firm in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
The “Best of Legal” recognizes the top attorneys in Los Angeles County. Honorees are selected with input from an independent data search team, rigorous research, and informed by local legal professionals.




