James O. Heiting Honored with National Trial Lawyer Awards for 2025 and 2026
At Heiting & Irwin, our commitment to exceptional client advocacy has always been guided by experience, preparation, and a relentless pursuit of justice. We are proud to announce that founding attorney James O. “Jim” Heiting has recently received two distinguished national recognitions for his work as a trial lawyer.
- National Institute of Trial Lawyers – Trial Lawyer of the Year (2025)
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers – Litigator of the Year (2026)
These awards recognize attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding courtroom advocacy, professional excellence, and an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for their clients.
For nearly five decades, Jim Heiting has built a reputation as one of California’s most accomplished personal injury trial attorneys. Throughout his career, he has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients while earning the respect of judges, fellow attorneys, and legal organizations across the country. His distinguished career also includes serving as President of the State Bar of California, making him the only attorney from the Inland Empire ever elected to lead the statewide organization.
These latest honors reflect the same dedication that has defined Jim’s practice since Heiting & Irwin was founded, providing compassionate representation while aggressively pursuing justice for individuals and families facing serious injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and other complex civil litigation matters.
“Awards are always appreciated, but the greatest accomplishment is helping clients rebuild their lives after devastating injuries. Every case deserves preparation, integrity, and a willingness to fight for the best possible outcome.”
As personal injury law continues to evolve, Jim remains committed to the values that have earned him recognition throughout his career: experience, integrity, and results.
Everyone at Heiting & Irwin congratulates Jim on these well-deserved achievements and looks forward to continuing the firm’s tradition of advocating for injury victims throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and communities across Southern California.
