The firm’s reputation and experience are reflected in its clientele and the frequent appearances of its attorneys as lecturers and panelists on programs sponsored by national, state and local bar and other professional associations. McCormick Barstow attorneys belong to national and state legal organizations in which many have been recognized for outstanding achievement. Four of the firm’s senior attorneys, Larry Wayte, Lowell Carruth, Mario Beltramo and Mike Woods have been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). In addition, the firm has attorneys who have been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), as well as attorneys who have served in such leadership positions as bar association president. The firm has also seen seven of its partners become judges.

Integral to McCormick Barstow’s tradition is its long history of community involvement and philanthropic pursuits. Through their past and present service on governing boards, McCormick Barstow’s attorneys promote numerous professional, civic, cultural and charitable organizations.

These include, but are not excluded to:

• American Cancer Society
• American Diabetes Association
• American Heart Association
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County
• Boy Scouts of America
• Break the Barriers
• Catholic Charities
• Central California Blood Bank
• Community Food Bank
• Community Medical Centers
• Community Medical Foundation
• CSU Fresno's Bulldog Foundation
• Exceptional Parents Unlimited
• Fresno Art Museum
• Fresno Business Council
• Fresno Compact
• Fresno County Office of Education
• Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra
• Habitat for Humanity
• Infant of Prague
• Make a Wish Foundation
• McLane High School
• Pregnancy Care Centers
• The March of Dimes
• Saint Agnes Medical Centers
• San Joaquin College of Law
• United Cerebral Palsy Association
• VIP Mentors
• Volunteer Center of Fresno County
• Wish Upon a Star