Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs Directors Are Recognized as 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers

February 20, 2026

Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs congratulates Directors Byron Purcell, and Rodney Diggs, who have been recognized as 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers in the area of Employment & Labor.

Mr. Byron M. Purcell brings decades of litigation experience across commercial, real estate, products liability, and employment matters. He has successfully tried and resolved numerous high-value disputes, and has argued before both the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals and the California Court of Appeal.

Mr. Rodney S. Diggs, Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, is widely recognized as one of California’s top trial attorneys. Recently, Mr Diggs obtained a jury verdict for the largest non-deadly excessive force verdict in California. A graduate of UCLA and Howard University School of Law, Mr. Diggs is frequently honored among the Top Labor & Employment Lawyers and Top Litigators & Trial Lawyers statewide. His practice focuses on employment litigation, civil rights, police misconduct, and high-profile discrimination and retaliation matters. Under his leadership, the firm has expanded its national and international presence, all while maintaining its core commitment to justice, strategic excellence, and client service. In addition to his formidable trial skills, Mr. Diggs is known for his mentorship, collaborative leadership style, and dedication to innovation and growth within the legal industry.

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. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.