PASADENA, CA –  Lagerlof, LLP is proud to have seven attorneys awarded in the 32ⁿᵈ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.  

Attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® are Partners Vanessa Terzian, Erin Prouty, and Jamie Gonzalez. Attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America are Nolan Arcos, Amanda Bunn, Daniel Sullivan, and Zacharias Tripodes. 

Every year, millions of confidential peer evaluations are reviewed to create one of the most respected and selective recognition processes in the legal profession. Fewer than 5% of attorneys in the U.S., and only about 3% worldwide, receive this honor, underscoring both the exclusivity and reliability of the results. Built-in measures help limit bias and ensure the integrity of the feedback collected. 

For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million peer assessments were considered. In addition, the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards were based on over 5.4 million evaluations. 

“We are incredibly proud that seven of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America,” Lagerlof, LLP Managing Partner, Joshua Driskell, shared. “These honors reflect not only the exceptional talent of our lawyers but also their commitment to delivering the highest quality service to our clients. To be acknowledged by peers in the legal community is a meaningful validation of the dedication and excellence our team brings to their practice every day.” 

The Best Lawyers in America®  

Partner Vanessa Terzian was recognized in Trusts and Estates. Vanessa specializes in estate planning, trust and probate.  

Partner Erin Prouty was recognized in Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates Litigation. Erin focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, probate and trust litigation, entity formation, and tax and charitable planning.   

Partner Jamie Gonzalez was recognized in Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates Litigation. Jamie focuses her practice on litigation concerning probate estates, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships.    

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 

Associate Attorney Nolan Arcos was recognized in Trusts and Estates. Nolan focuses his practice on elder law handling conservatorships, trust administration, estate planning, and everything in between.  

Associate Attorney Amanda Bunn was recognized in Tax Law. Amanda focuses her practice on corporate, tax, and estate planning. 

Senior Associate Attorney Daniel Sullivan was recognized in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Daniel focuses his practice on corporate transactions, as well as basic and advanced estate, gift, and income tax planning arising in the areas of wealth succession and business succession.  

Senior Associate Attorney Zacharias Tripodes was recognized in Trusts and Estates. Zacharias focuses his practice on corporate transactions, probate and trust administration, and estate planning.