Karns & Karns Personal Injury Attorneys’ Dual Victory: Darren McBratney Achieves Top Honor with Best Lawyer 2024 Award
By Anne Smith
The legal system can often feel like an arduous journey through a maze of complex laws and intricate regulations. In this high-stakes environment where the outcomes are profoundly personal and where one legal misstep can have far-reaching consequences, the role of a specialized law firm becomes paramount. A proficient attorney doesn't just guide their clients through the process - they act as one's advocate, strategist and confidant extraordinaire.
Whether it's a business negotiation, a criminal defense, a civil rights claim or a personal injury case, the right legal counsel can make a profound difference. Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, a prominent law firm based in California, stands at the center of this narrative, offering a beacon of hope and clarity for its countless clients.
Speaking to Bill Karns, co-founder of the firm, he maintains that the pursuit of justice - as well as of excellence - has been a deeply ingrained value for him and the rest of the Karns & Karns steadfast legal warriors. For them, unwavering client advocacy is not a buzzword, but a philosophy intricately woven into the firm’s fabric.
"The Karns & Karns team is guided by the belief that each case is unique and demands a tailored approach. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence and our ability to protect our clients' rights and secure the best possible outcome," Bill Karns says.
It’s no wonder then, as 2023 drew to a close and 2024 knocked loud and clear at our doors, that Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys have once again found themselves on a prestigious list that testifies to their unmatched legal acumen and unyielding passion. For the second year in a row, the firm has been declared a ‘Best Law Firm’ for 2024, an accolade given by the oldest and most reputable research organization, Best Lawyers®.
One of the attorneys at Karns & Karns, Darren McBrattney, shares his enthusiasm about the award, citing it as a “vital benchmark for excellence” for the firm’s team—yet a benchmark that they would like to exceed in the years to come.
“We have all been incredibly excited and, above all else, thankful for this opportunity. However, though the accolade is very much appreciated, it carries a deeper meaning for us,” says McBratney. “It’s our motivation to serve our clients even better and ensure the legacy we built so far continues on the same path.”
A closer look at the firm’s professional history reveals a pattern that echoes McBratney’s philosophy. Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys have enjoyed a stellar reputation, of experts who stand tall and fierce in the face of challenges, fighting for the preservation of their clients’ rights without compromise.
In this sense, the ‘Best Law Firm’ for 2024 award stands not just as a testament to Karns & Karns’ internal philosophy - it’s an essential blueprint for other firms, particularly those in their nascent years, to follow.
And yet, the story doesn’t end here. Nearly as soon as the firm was chosen best in their practice, so did McBratney. As the winner of the ‘Best Lawyer” for 2024 accolade, he extends his gratitude further.
“Ever since I was young, I’ve wanted to become a lawyer. I wanted to fight for the ‘little guy’, for those who have been wronged but for whom justice tended to slip away,” McBratney shares. “Winning this award has only inspired me to break new ground in the quest for what’s fair and just.”
Licensed in Texas and California, McBratney defines ‘success’ through the lens of his clients’ satisfaction. For him, the tears of joy and expressions of relief once a case has been successfully resolved are the greatest gifts of his craft. As he looks toward the future, he hopes to be the best father, husband, and attorney, and continue to stand for what’s right.
As McBratney highlights, “Our duty, as lawyers, is to tilt the scales of justice toward those who seek our guidance. The Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer rewards are much more than mere tributes for us. It's a reminder of the faith we were entrusted with, and a reminder for us to raise the bar higher - for ourselves and all of our peers."
