3 Los Angeles trial lawyers join exclusive Inner Circle of Advocates

Three Los Angeles area trial lawyers have been inducted into the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates. Rahul Ravipudi, Ricardo Echeverria and Arash Homampour received this honor in a private ceremony held in August.

"This is an amazing group of trial lawyers from across the country," Ravipudi, a name partner at Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP said. "It is the proudest professional moment I've ever had being invited and inducted into the Inner Circle."

Their admission brings the number of California-based members to 11 out of the organization's total 96 members.

The Inner Circle of Advocates, founded in 1972, is an exclusive, invitation-only group comprising the nation's top plaintiff lawyers. Membership is limited to 100 attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional courtroom skills and achieved remarkable results for their clients.

Echeverria, a trial attorney with Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP, said the experience was surreal and emphasized the group's commitment to excellence and collaboration. "Not only do these lawyers achieve phenomenal, record-breaking results, but they're all nice and willing to exchange ideas. It's just a wonderful organization to be a part of," he said.

The Inner Circle's mission is to promote the highest standards of courtroom competence and facilitate knowledge exchange among outstanding trial lawyers. Members often collaborate like a collective law firm, leveraging their combined expertise to pursue justice for their clients.

Richard Grand, the founder of the Inner Circle, envisioned an organization where the most skilled plaintiff attorneys could share information about their work. His legacy continues today, with members believing that by achieving justice for their clients, they also effect positive changes in society.

The induction of Ravipudi, Homampour, and Echeverria not only recognizes their individual accomplishments but also highlights the strength of the Los Angeles legal community in advocating for plaintiffs' rights.

Notably, Ravipudi credited his law firm partner and friend, Brian J. Panish, who served as president of the organization from 2019-2022, for this honor. "I don't think any of us would have even had an opportunity to get into the Inner Circle without the support of Brian," Ravipudi acknowledged.