Gomez Trial Attorneys founder earns 2027 honors in three plaintiffs' practice areas through Best Lawyers' independent peer-review process
By Shane Harris, Director of Communications, Gomez Trial Attorneys
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney John H. Gomez, founder of Gomez Trial Attorneys, has once again been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, extending a nearly two-decade run of recognition from one of the legal profession's most established peer-reviewed publications.
Gomez's official Best Lawyers profile recognizes him in three areas of plaintiffs' law: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. His history with the publication dates to 2008, reflecting sustained recognition from fellow attorneys over the course of his career.
The 2027 honor is especially meaningful because Best Lawyers bases its selections on peer review rather than paid placement. Attorneys included in the directory are nominated and evaluated by other lawyers, and recognized attorneys are reevaluated over time. Best Lawyers states that attorneys cannot pay a fee to participate in or receive recognition.
"Recognition in Best Lawyers reflects the confidence and respect of fellow lawyers who know the work and the profession," Best Lawyers noted in its notification of Gomez's 2027 selection.
For Gomez, that peer recognition carries particular significance after more than two decades of trying cases and representing people facing some of the most consequential moments of their lives. "Being recognized by your peers always means something special," Gomez said. "The lawyers voting understand what goes into preparing a case, standing up for a client and being ready to take that case all the way through trial. I'm grateful for the recognition, but I'm even more proud of the team we have built at Gomez Trial Attorneys and the work we continue to do for our clients."
Gomez founded Gomez Trial Attorneys in San Diego in 2005. Since then, the firm has grown into a prominent plaintiffs' law firm representing clients in serious personal injury, product liability, mass tort, employment, sexual abuse, civil rights and other complex cases.
His latest recognition comes as Best Lawyers celebrates its 2027 honorees across America. The organization says its directory is built through nominations, confidential peer evaluations and continued reevaluation of recognized attorneys. Best Lawyers has been conducting peer-reviewed lawyer rankings for more than four decades.
For Gomez, the 2027 recognition is not an isolated honor. His Best Lawyers' recognition dates to 2008, giving him nearly 20 years of continuous presence among attorneys selected by their peers.
That longevity is notable in a process where continued recognition is not automatic. Best Lawyers say attorneys must continue receiving sufficiently positive evaluations in subsequent peer-review surveys to remain recognized in future editions.
The honor also adds to a growing list of professional recognition for Gomez. Earlier this year, he was ranked No. 2 on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers Top 10 list. His career has been defined by high-stakes trial work, major verdicts and a commitment to representing plaintiffs against powerful corporations, institutions and insurance companies. The recognition comes during another period of growth for Gomez Trial Attorneys. The San Diego-based firm recently celebrated more than 20 years in practice and expanded its binational presence with the opening of its first office in Tijuana, Mexico, strengthening its ability to serve individuals and families throughout the California-Mexico corridor.
Despite the accolades, Gomez says the standard by which he measures the firm's work remains much simpler.
"For me, it always comes back to the client," Gomez said. "Do the work. Prepare the case the right way. Be willing to fight when the fight is difficult. And never forget the responsibility that comes with someone trusting you to represent them. The awards are appreciated, but that responsibility is what matters."
The 2027 Best Lawyers recognition further cements Gomez's standing among respected plaintiffs' attorneys in San Diego and nationally while marking another year in a relationship with Best Lawyers that now spans nearly two decades.
For Gomez, it is also a reflection of what he and his team have spent more than 20 years building from their home base in San Diego. "Gomez Trial Attorneys has grown tremendously, but our purpose has never changed," Gomez said. "We fight for people. That was the mission when we started, and that is still the mission today."
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