James J. May Trial Lawyer of the Year
The James J. May Trial Lawyer of the Year Award recognized excellence in trial advocacy, commitment to defending justice inside and outside of the legal community, and generosity and dedication to the mission of ITLA.
This award is presented yearly at the annual conference in June. Anyone may nominate a lawyer to receive this award and the winner will be selected by an independent committee.
2026: T. Guy Hallam
2026: T. Guy Hallam
2025: James D. Ruchti
2024: John J. Janis
2023: Terry S. Ratliff
2022: J. Charles Hepworth
2021: Eric S. Rossman
2021: Bruce Owens
2019: Erika Birch
2018: Howard A. Belodoff
2017: Robert C. Huntley
2016: John A. Bush
2015: Timothy C. Walton
2014: Richard S. Owen
2013: David E. Comstock
2012: Tim Gresback
2011: Kurt D. Holzer
2010: William L. Mauk
2009: Jim C. Harris
2008: Breck H. Barton
2007: Kenneth L. Pedersen
2006: Walter H. Bithell
2005: Darrell W. Aherin
2004: Andrew M. Chasan
2003: Steve Verby
Walter H. Bithell Professionalism Award
In recognition of outstanding professionalism in the practice of law for integrity, fairness, passion for the law and the exemplary courtesy steadfastly extended to all - clients, colleagues, judges and staff.
2025 - Stephen E. Blackburn
2024 - David E. Comstock
2023 - Bradford S. Eidam
2022 - Taylor Mossman-Fletcher
2021 - John Kormanik
2019 - Erica S. Phillips
2018 - Rebecca Rainey
2017 - Erika Birch
2016 - Michael H. Hinman
2015 - Dennis S. Voorhees
2014 - Andrew M. Chasan
2013 - Kelly K. Kumm
2012 - Lynn M. Luker
2011 - Anthony C. Anegon
2010 - Albert C. Matsuura
Darrel W. Aherin Service to ITLA Award
In recognition and appreciation of the many years of service to ITLA and the pursuit of civil justice.
2022 - Darrel W. Aherin
ITLA Civil Justice Partner Award
In recognition and appreciation of the many years of support in our efforts to improve civil justice.
2016 - John Glenn Hall