Keystone is delighted to announce that Managing Partner Shawn Kerendian was named to the Daily Journal’s 2024 “Top 100 Lawyers.” This prestigious list recognizes the best lawyers in California based on their legal accomplishments, professional reputation, and contributions to the legal community.
Shawn founded Keystone in 2014 to deliver deeply specialized services in probate, trust, and estate matters. “Probate litigation allowed me to advocate for clients in highly personal and often emotionally charged situations. It required not only a deep understanding of estate planning laws but also the ability to navigate complex family dynamics and contentious disputes,” he told the Daily Journal. “The challenge of representing clients in these cases and achieving favorable outcomes for them was incredibly rewarding.”
Under his dedicated leadership, the firm has grown to become the largest probate litigation firm in California. In its profile of Shawn, the Daily Journal highlighted a recent success where he represented a decedent’s ex-spouse and stepson in a trust and estate dispute that required aggressive litigation, resulting in a favorable and substantial settlement.
Below are other awards Shawn has receive over the years:
- The Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers®: Litigation – Trust and Estates; Trusts and Estates (2021-2025)
- Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine (2020-2024)
- Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine (2016-2019)
- “Up & Coming 100” by Super Lawyer Magazine (2018, 2019)
- “Top 40 Under 40” Attorney by the Daily Journal (2017)
- Highest possible rating on Avvo based on feedback from clients
- AV Rated by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell for exhibiting the highest level of professional excellence
To read more about this honor, see the Daily Journal’s feature.
Keystone Law Group, P.C. is the largest law firm in California solely dedicated to probate litigation and administration. The firm’s attorneys have recovered millions for clients and are experts in handling complex and high-value cases involving disputed probate matters. Keystone’s mission is to deliver excellent results for its clients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. The firm is regularly recognized at both the firm and attorney level, receiving awards annually for Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms, Great Places to Work, and Best Places to Work So Cal.
