Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America and as a San Diego Super Lawyer. In 2006, 2007 and 2010 the San Diego Daily Transcript named him among San Diego County's Top Attorneys, "the peer-selected best and brightest in San Diego's legal arena."
- Chambers USA
2017 - Band 4, Southern California Corporate/M&A
Chambers comments, "Jay Rains is the global co-CEO of the firm and offers clients a great deal of experience in handling complex corporate matters across a range of industries. 'He is a senior and trusted advisor and his counsel is always highly prized,' remark market commentators."
2015-16 - Band 4, Southern California Corporate/M&A
2012-14 - Band 3, Southern California Corporate/M&A
- The Legal 500 United States
2016 - Recommended, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
2014 - Recommended, M&A: Middle-Market ($500m-$999m)