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An Nguyen Ruda Named Dual Finalist for Law.com's 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

Bartko Pavia LLP is proud to announce that CEO and Co-Managing Partner An Nguyen Ruda has been named a finalist in two categories for Law.com Corporate Counsel's prestigious 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards: Managing Partner of the Year and Mentor & Mentee Collaboration (with Luzann Fernandez, Strategic Counsel to Managing Partners).

Patrick M. Ryan Recognized as a Daily Journal Leading Commercial Litigator

Patrick M. Ryan, Co-Managing Partner of Bartko Pavia LLP and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice, has been named once again as Daily Journal’s Leading Commercial Litigators. The recognition honors top attorneys handling complex commercial and bet-the-company litigation matters nationwide.

Patrick M. Ryan and Jason Zweig Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Guide

Bartko Pavia is pleased to share that Co-Managing Partner Patrick M. Ryan and Partner Jason Zweig have been named once again to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers guide, recognized for their work in commercial litigation, antitrust, and class actions.

Patrick M. Ryan Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Antitrust Lawyers” List

Bartko Pavia is proud to announce that Patrick M. Ryan, Co-Managing Partner and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice, has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2025 list of Top Antitrust Lawyers.

Patrick M. Ryan Earns Repeat Recognition as 2025 Top 100 Lawyer

Partners named as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

Congratulations to Patrick M. Ryan and Jason A. Zweig on being named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers!

Bartko Pavia Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

We’re proud to announce that four Bartko Pavia attorneys have been named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service, using a peer-review process to ensure credibility and trust. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Bartko Pavia Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

We are proud to announce that Bartko LLP has been ranked in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, a distinction that underscores our commitment to delivering outstanding legal services. This recognition, based on peer reviews and client feedback, highlights Bartko’s excellence across eight practice areas.

Patrick M. Ryan Named 2024 Top 100 Lawyer

San Francisco, CA — Bartko is proud to announce that Patrick M. Ryan, co-managing partner and head of the litigation, intellectual property, and antitrust groups, has been named to the prestigious Top 100 Lawyers list by the Daily Journal. This award highlights Patrick’s pioneering approach to complex litigation and his dedication to securing early, decisive victories for his clients.

Bartko Pavia Wins Top Defense Verdict

San Francisco, CA — The Bartko Pavia trial team from the In Re Francesca Naify case received a Daily Journal award as one of California’s top five defense verdicts in 2023, and the top trust and estate case verdict. Ben Riley, Rob Bunzel, and Sony Barari tried the case over five weeks, with 93 hours of testimony.  The case involved deceased United Artists theater tycoon Robert Naify and claims by his step-daughter that Naify did not provide his deceased wife with her full share of his $2.3 billion in assets.  The trial presented cutting-edge principals of probate and community property law, and a total damages claim of $680 million.

Patrick M. Ryan Named Leading Commercial Litigator

San Francisco, CA — Patrick M. Ryan was named Leading Commercial Litigator by the Daily Journal (PDF). Since he joined the high-end litigation boutique Bartko LLP, formally operating under the name Bartko Zankel Bunzel & Miller P.C., Patrick has ascended to become its co-managing partner, member of the firm’s executive committee, head of litigation, and chair of the firm’s antitrust and IP protection groups.

Bartko Pavia Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024

Bartko LLP has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in one practice area and regionally in eight practice areas.