On Dec. 7, 2010, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Orange County Chapter named Orange County Bar Association member Mark P. Poliquin as its OC Trial Lawyer of the Year. The award was presented during the association's Annual Members' Dinner in Newport Beach, Calif. A Founding Partner of Laguna Hills, Calif.-based Poliquin & DeGrave LLP, Poliquin serves on the ABOTA's national board and is a Past President of its Orange County Chapter. "This is a true honor," said Poliquin of the recognition. For additional information, view the full press release. Please send news of any honors bestowed upon OCBA members to Publications & Social Media Manager Lisa Brown.