Two Weintraub Attorneys Named 2027 “Lawyer of The Year” by Best Lawyers®
Published: August 24, 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA (20 AUG 2026) – Weintraub Tobin is proud to share that two attorneys have been honored in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as a “Lawyer of the Year.”
The Best Lawyers in America® is a highly respected peer-reviewed guide highlighting the top legal talent across the United States. Of those awarded, less than 1% earn the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year,” which is reserved for attorneys with the highest overall peer-review feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
Weintraub shareholder Daniel M. Steinberg was named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Real Estate Law (Sacramento). Daniel Steinberg is a shareholder and leader of Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Practice Group, representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and suppliers in all aspects of construction and real estate disputes. Drawing on a lifelong connection to the construction industry, he advises clients on contract negotiation, risk management, project disputes, and litigation strategy. Daniel is known for helping clients avoid costly disputes through proactive counseling, mediation, and arbitration, while also achieving significant victories in high-stakes construction litigation. His experience spans projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars and includes recoveries of up to $20 million on behalf of clients.
Weintraub shareholder Lizbeth (“Beth”) V. West was named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Management (Sacramento). With decades of experience in employment law, Beth helps employers proactively manage workplace risks and resolve complex personnel matters. Her practice includes employment counseling, workplace investigations, mediation, and the defense of employment-related claims before courts and administrative agencies. Known for her practical, business-focused approach, Beth advises clients across a variety of industries on compliance, employee relations, and dispute resolution. She is also a respected author, educator, and frequent speaker on employment law issues.
Only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and geographic region is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation.
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