Viola Law Firm is honored to announce that for 2025, several of our attorneys have been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition underscores their sustained excellence and strong reputation among peers in the legal community.
Each year, no more than 5% of attorneys in Northern California are selected to the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5 % are selected to the Rising Stars list — making this distinction both meaningful and competitive.
We are proud to announce the following attorneys honored in 2025:
- Lawrence S. Viola has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2009 for a total of 17 years.
- Robert J. Bruening has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2015, for 11 years total.
- Lauren D. Cirlin was selected as a Rising Star from 2013 to 2017 and has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2019, for 12 years total.
- Kayleigh R. Walsh has been selected to the Rising Stars list annually since 2018, for 8 years total.
- Farimah F. Erlandson has been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2024 and 2025.
Being selected to the Super Lawyers list validates an attorney’s high caliber of professional achievement, community respect, and peer recognition. Meanwhile, being named a Rising Star highlights emerging talent — attorneys early in their careers who stand out for their skill, integrity, and promise.
Over the years, many of our awardees have been honored repeatedly. Their continued presence on these lists is a testament to their unwavering dedication to clients, thoughtful advocacy, and consistency in performance.
To our clients, referral partners, and community: thank you for entrusting us with your legal matters and for giving our team opportunities to grow. To our colleagues and opposing counsel: your peer recognition, professionalism, and high standards inspire us. We also congratulate the other attorneys across Northern California who earned their spots in 2025 — it is a distinction well deserved.
As we continue serving our communities in family law, civil litigation, and beyond, we remain committed to upholding the very standards that this honor reflects. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars — a recognition we carry forward in service and integrity.
