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Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP

United States 2026

Overview

Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis, LLP is a dynamic California-based law firm whose attorneys have earned a national reputation in wildfire litigation, complex business litigation, lender liability, class actions, Ponzi scheme litigation, and intellectual property litigation . The partners of Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis have obtained verdicts and settlements totaling over $1.2 billion. In 2014 alone, FBB&C obtained the 13th largest verdict in the State of California ($38.9 million) on behalf of a commercial real estate developer against East West Bank and well as settled a national class action against Verizon Wireless for $64.8 million.

Some of FBB&C's most significant cases include representing nearly 700 victims of the 2017 Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow, where we helped recover over $290 million for survivors. Additionally, in the aftermath of the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Malibu, FBB&C represented over 1,200 victims and have already secured more than $429 million for those clients. In 2025, FBB&C was appointed as court-appointed liaison counsel representing over 3,000 victims of the Palisades Fire.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Santa Barbara

Tier
2
Santa Barbara
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional

Santa Barbara

Tier
2
Santa Barbara
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Business Litigation
  • Lender Liability
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Elite Trial Lawyers Finalist - National Law Journal (2021)

Offices & Contacts

Santa Barbara, CA
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