LAW FIRM WINS SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

For the third year in row, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has been honored by the United States Chamber of Commerce as a BLUE RIBBON SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR.

“Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has earned this distinction for by showing a dedication to their employees, customers, and communities. Their high standards and commitment to success exemplifies America’s spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship,” said Thomas J. Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. “Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy and it is important to highlight the innovative and caring ways they conduct business every day.”

The Small Business of the Year Award

Every year, the U.S. Chamber honors the accomplishments of the small business community with the Small Business of the Year Award program. Each February, the selection committee reviews hundreds of applications in search of those organizations show excellence in entrepreneurship and a commitment to their community. The selection committee honors the top small business applicants with the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.

The committee then selects seven regional finalists who demonstrate excellence in all five areas enterprise, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning. In 2007, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle was honored as the Western Regional Finalist.

Founded in 1961, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle has grown from one attorney and one employee to 14 attorneys and 30 team members in offices in Downey, Irvine, and Long Beach, California. TLD helps their clients by openly communicating costs and working with them to avoid or anticipate those costs. For example, TLD offers clients a litigation budget to plan ahead for legal fees. In addition, they show a commitment to their community through support of such programs  as The Arc, an advocacy organization committed to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. TLD has received the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a well-known peer review organization.