Miller Nash is pleased to announce that Julie Avery, Tyler Bowlin, and Benjamin Tarczy have been named to the 2026 Southern California Rising Stars List, published by Super Lawyers. The annual Rising Stars list recognizes the top 2.5 percent of lawyers who are either under the age of 40 or who have practiced for 10 years or less.
“We are proud to see Julie, Tyler, and Ben recognized once again as Rising Stars,” said Kieran Curley, managing partner of Miller Nash. “Their recognition reflects the depth of talent we are building in California and our continued investment in exceptional attorneys who are committed to delivering outstanding results and service for our clients. As we grow our presence in the state, it is especially rewarding to see our rising leaders earn this well-deserved distinction.”
About Julie Avery
Julie develops creative and efficient solutions to clients’ complex business and environmental problems. Her clients often operate on the cutting edge of technology and infrastructure, including data center owners, renewable energy companies, advanced waste and incineration operators, and companies in the genetics and life sciences sectors. Julie advises clients on compliance and enforcement under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and RCRA and equivalent state programs, and maintains a robust general litigation practice, focusing on complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts. She also supports renewable energy development by drafting and negotiating Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements and related contracts for solar, onshore wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and biogas projects nationwide.
About Tyler Bowlin
As partner-in-charge of the firm’s California office, Tyler is an effective defense attorney representing clients in highly regulated sectors, including petroleum, energy, and heavy industry. Drawing on his technical background as a former oil field technician, he translates complex engineering concepts into effective legal strategies for environmental litigation and compliance. Tyler manages a diverse national practice that spans multi-party CERCLA cost allocation, administrative enforcement defense, and the defense of toxic torts and citizen suits. His practice frequently involves navigating rigorous regulatory frameworks enforced by the EPA, DTSC, and various Regional Water Resources Control Boards.
About Benjamin Tarczy
Benjamin is a skilled litigator who supports clients in energy, manufacturing, and shipping industries. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract and franchise disputes, and he is known for his ability to provide clear, practical, and effective legal counsel. He represents clients managing high-exposure claims through pre-litigation strategy, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, expert witness preparation and testimony, alternative dispute resolution, trial preparation, and trial throughout California in state and federal court.
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit superlawyers.com.
