Burneikis Law announced today that founder Monica Burneikis has been selected as a Top Readers' Choice Finalist in the Best Attorney category of Oakland Magazine's Best of Oakland 2026 awards program. The Oakland-based personal injury law firm earned the recognition through a community voting process in which East Bay residents nominated and voted for the professionals and businesses they trust most.
The Best of Oakland awards program is one of the East Bay's longest-running community recognition initiatives. Oakland Magazine invites readers each year to nominate local businesses and professionals across dozens of categories, with finalists determined by vote count and editorial review. The Best Attorney category draws nominations from across the legal profession, making the finalist designation a reflection of community trust and client satisfaction rather than paid placement or self-nomination.
The 2026 recognition marks the fifth consecutive year Burneikis Law has earned a Top 5 finish in the Best of Oakland awards, following selections in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The firm has also earned four consecutive Top 5 finishes in Best of Alameda Magazine from 2022 through 2025. The sustained recognition across five award cycles and two separate East Bay publications points to a consistent track record rather than a single standout year.
Monica Burneikis founded the firm in 2020 with a focus on personal injury litigation, including cases involving car accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian injuries, wrongful death, and traumatic brain injury. Prior to establishing the firm, Burneikis built her trial experience at firms in San Francisco and the East Bay, handling cases from initial investigation through jury verdict. The firm operates from its office at 66 Franklin Street in Oakland and serves clients throughout Oakland, San Francisco, and Northern California.
"Being recognized by the Oakland community again is meaningful because it reflects the relationships we build with our clients," said Monica Burneikis, Founder and Personal Injury Trial Attorney at Burneikis Law. "I am involved in every case, and that level of personal attention is something I will never compromise on."
The firm's approach centers on direct attorney involvement at every stage of a case. Unlike larger personal injury practices where cases are often managed by paralegals or associates, Burneikis Law operates as a solo practice in which Monica Burneikis personally handles all client communication, case strategy, negotiation, and courtroom appearances. The firm has recovered more than $40 million for clients across hundreds of cases since its founding. Burneikis Law provides services in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves across the East Bay and Northern California.
Burneikis has also received recognition from peer-reviewed legal organizations, including selection to Best Lawyers 2026, Super Lawyers Top 50 Women, and the American Association for Justice's Leaders Forum in both 2024 and 2026. She is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and holds active memberships in the Bay Area Women Lawyers Network and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.
"Oakland is my home and my community," Burneikis added. "Earning that trust again this year, from the people I actually serve, is worth more to me than any industry ranking."
Burneikis Law accepts personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. The firm offers free case evaluations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Prospective clients can reach the firm by calling (510) 328-3238 or visiting the firm online.
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For more information about Burneikis Law, P.C., Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, contact the company here:
Burneikis Law, P.C., Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys
Monica Burneikis
(510) 328-3238
monica@burneikislaw.com
66 Franklin St
3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
