"I am honored to be recognized for my dedication to protecting California employers' best interests, especially among such accomplished peers," said Carothers. "CDF prides itself on the ability to provide favorable results for clients, and these acknowledgments embody the high standard for excellence our clients have come to expect from our attorneys."

Carothers' repeated place on the lists cements his standing among California's most sought-after and experienced business and labor litigation experts. His 2014 and 2015 lists of professional accolades includes the following recognition:

Top Attorney for 2014 by San Diego Daily Transcript for the second consecutive year. The peer-voted recognition determines the best lawyers in private, corporate, academic and government practice in San Diego County in key categories.2015 Best Lawyers in America in the area of Litigation - Labor and Employment since 2013. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Super Lawyers 2014 for the third consecutive year. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Carothers maintains more than 30 years of experience, and has served as lead trial counsel for representative actions and class actions, representing hundreds of claimants in more than 75 cases to verdict in jurisdictions throughout California during his distinguished career. He has also defended employers against claims of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, breach of contract, wage and hour violations and discrimination.

About Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLPFor 20 years, Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor and immigration firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. The firm has five offices throughout California - in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. In 2014, CDF activated a charitable partnership comprised of community events and services in support of Wounded Warrior Project at its offices statewide. For more information, visit: http://www.CDFLaborLaw.com and find CDF on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about how the firm protects California employers.