Some of the Recognitions Mr. Lathrop has received are:
- Best Lawyers: 2012 San Diego Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year
- Martindale-Hubbell “A” rated in both California and New York
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: 2006-present
- Listed in Super Lawyers for both New York City and San Diego
- Member, American Board of Neutrals Association
- Lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California