San Diego, CA, November 17, 2025 — Nationwide insurance and civil litigation defense firm Tyson & Mendes LLP is excited to announce nine of its attorneys were recognized in 2025’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists—a distinction which is awarded to outstanding lawyers across various practice areas who have earned significant peer recognition and professional success.

Super Lawyers® is a prestigious program which involves peer nominations, thorough independent research, and peer evaluations. This process ensures that only the top 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers, while just 2.5% are selected as Rising Stars, highlighting up-and-coming lawyers. “I am honored to be named a San Diego Super Lawyer of 2025 and am thrilled to share this honor with the firm’s Super Lawyers and Rising Stars,” said Robert Tyson, Founding Partner at Tyson & Mendes. “We are dedicated to excellence in legal service, and this is a reflection of that commitment.”

The Tyson & Mendes attorneys named as Super Lawyers include founding partner Robert F. Tyson (San Diego), Randy Faust (New York Metro), Maureen Daley (Pennsylvania), Matthew Junk (Pennsylvania), and Margaret Holm (Southern California). Liam Sidebottom was named as a Rising Stars (Northern California). Ashley L. Cooper was named as Rising Star (Florida).  Lastly, Daniel El Arnaouty, and Faizan Habeeb have been recognized as Rising Stars (New York Metro).

Super Lawyers® evaluates attorneys based on several criteria, including achievements in their careers, peer endorsements, and other professional accomplishments. This rigorous process identifies those who are leaders in their fields and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and client dedication.

This recognition underscores Tyson & Mendes’ reputation as a leading firm for the insurance defense industry. The firm’s inclusion in the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists showcases its attorneys’ excellence and commitment to delivering quality legal representation.

For more information and to view career opportunities, visit www.tysonmendes.com.

About Tyson & Mendes LLP 

Tyson & Mendes LLP is a nationwide, AV-rated litigation and trial firm specializing in insurance defense and protecting its clients from Nuclear Verdicts®. Founded in 2002 by Robert Tyson and Patrick Mendes, the firm has experienced tremendous growth, with offices across the United States. Tyson & Mendes is known for its expertise in defending corporations, insurance companies, and their clients against Nuclear Verdicts®.

Serving 21 states nationwide, Tyson & Mendes is one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the U.S. and is proud to offer one of the fastest and clearest paths to partnership for its attorneys of any mid-sized law firm in the U.S. The firm is honored to be recognized as a 2024 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers, named a 2024 Best Company to Work For: Law Firms edition by U.S. News & World Report, awarded the 2023 Liberty Mutual Insurance External Law Firm Partner of the Year Award, awarded the No. 1 “Ceiling Smasher” in Law360’s 2022 Glass Ceiling Report for female equity partnership, and shortlisted for Financial Times’ 2022 Innovative Lawyers North America Award. The firm has also developed a spinoff consulting firm, Apex Defense Consulting, aimed at equipping carriers and counsel with the education, collaboration, and expertise needed to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and slow social inflation.

For more information, visit www.tysonmendes.com and www.apexdefenseconsulting.com.

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