Firm News

BDG Law Group is proud to have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms.” The firm was ranked as a Tier 1 firm for the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the Commercial Litigation category, as well as a Tier 2 firm for the Los Angeles...

The firm is pleased to share that Gregory Bergman and Richard Fond have been named to the 2026 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America,” one of the oldest and most respected guides to the legal profession. ’s attorneys were recognized in...

BDG Law Group has obtained a complete defense victory on behalf of the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, successfully closing a multi-year case stemming from a catastrophic 2017 storm event in Acton, California. The plaintiffs...

BDG Law Group is pleased to announce that Shareholder Michele M. Goldsmith has been honored by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal as one of their 2025 “Top Labor & Employment Lawyers.” This prestigious annual list recognizes attorneys in the Los Angeles...

BDG is pleased to announce that Shareholder Brian J. Bergman has been selected as one of the Daily Journal’s leading “Niche Lawyers” for 2025. The inaugural list highlights California’s top lawyers specializing in obscure or niche practice areas. Brian was honored for...

Michael B. Atkins is Of Counsel with BDG Law Group and is an experienced attorney who focuses his practice on labor and employment law, representing employers, both public entities and businesses, in a variety of employment litigation matters. Michael also represents...