Adam D. Dombchik Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®
The law firm of Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein, LLP (GEK) congratulates Co-Managing Partner Adam Dombchik for the special honor of being named a Lawyer of the Year 2022 (Workers' Compensation Law—Claimants) by Best Lawyers®. Only one lawyer in each legal practice area and community is honored with this award.
A quick look at Dombchik's professional accomplishments explains fully why he has been so honored. Recognized by the California State Bar as a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation, Dombchik is a Past President and Legislative Committee Chairperson of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA), a 1,000-member statewide organization that advocates for injured workers' rights. CAAA is the largest state injured worker advocacy group in the nation. He currently serves on CAAA committees, including the Legislative Committee, the Political Action Committee, and the Regulations Committee. Previously, he also served as president of CAAA's Southern California chapter. In addition, he is very active on the legislative scene in Sacramento, fighting for the passage of fair and just legislation for injured workers. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern University School of Law, teaching a class on Workers' Compensation Law and Practice.

According to the Best Lawyers® organization, attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region are so honored; only one is recognized for each specialty and location.
"Being recognized by my peers in the profession with this honor is particularly meaningful," says Dombchik. "This past year has presented unique challenges in the ever-evolving Workers' Compensation system, including assisting frontline workers who have been on the job throughout the entire pandemic, putting themselves at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Add to that the ongoing changes to the Workers' Compensation system and the myriad workplace conditions that are less than optimal, and we have a 'perfect storm' for on-the job-injuries. All of us at GEK remain dedicated to providing justice for those hurt at work."
About Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America®, first published in 1983, is the oldest peer-review guide to the legal profession. Listings are based entirely on confidential evaluations by other leading lawyers in the same practice area and region, and no one can pay to be included. The “Lawyer of the Year” designation is narrower still: in each practice area and community, it goes to the single attorney with the highest overall peer feedback.
What it means for injured workers
GEKLAW’s workers’ compensation honorees are recognized in the category “Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants,” meaning they represent injured workers, not employers or insurers. Recognition by the lawyers they negotiate and litigate against every day is a meaningful signal of how they are regarded in the workers’ compensation community. Meet our workers’ compensation attorneys.
GEKLAW honors through the years
- GEK Attorneys Named as 2022 Super Lawyers (Jan 2022)
- Four GEK Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America® (Sep 2021)
- Richard I. Felton Receives Special Honor by Best Lawyers® (Aug 2021)
- Four GEK Attorneys Named as 2021 Super Lawyers (Mar 2021)
- Four Attorneys Promoted to Partner at GEKLAW (Feb 2021)
- Four GEK Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 2020)
- GEKLAW Partner Sherry Grant Receives President's Award from CAAA (Jul 2019)
- Six GEK Attorneys Named as 2016 Super Lawyers (Jan 2016)
- GEK Partner Adam Dombchik Receives Award of Excellence (Dec 2015)
- GEK Partner Sherry E. Grant Receives Award of Excellence (Mar 2015)
- Six GEK Attorneys Named as 2015 Super Lawyers (Feb 2015)
- Seven GEK Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 2013)
- Attorney Adam Dombchik Named One of the Most Influential People (Apr 2013)
- Adam Dombchik Named Applicant Attorney of the Year (Mar 2013)
- Four GEK Attorneys Named 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Star (Jul 2012)
- Six GEK Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers in America® (Feb 2012)
- Seven GEK Attorneys Named as 2012 Super Lawyers (Jan 2012)
- GEK Attorneys Named 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers - Rising Star (Jul 2011)
- Gordon, Edelstein Partner Sherry E. Grant Featured in Sky Radio Network's "Salute to Women in Leadership" - Profile Seen in TIME Magazine Across the Country - (Sep 2004)
