Coblentz’s international legal alliance, TAGLaw®, has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as “Elite” Band 1 for 2026—the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances. This is the thirteenth year that TAGLaw, a division of TAG Alliances, has received the distinguished “Elite” designation since Chambers & Partners began ranking legal networks and alliances in 2013, and the sixth consecutive year that TAGLaw has ranked in “Band 1” since Chambers expanded their rankings of legal networks in 2020.

In selecting networks and alliances for their “Elite” status, Chambers & Partners closely considers a variety of factors, including global reach, quality of member firms, cross-border capabilities, and client service delivery. TAGLaw’s consistent Band 1 ranking underscores its member firms’ ability to deliver seamless, high-quality legal services across jurisdictions while maintaining the personal attention and responsiveness of strong local firms. Together with its sister alliances of accounting firms (TIAG®) and strategic partners (TAG-SP®), TAGLaw provides exceptional multidisciplinary service and a competitive advantage to businesses that cross geographical borders.

As the Northern California law firm representative to TAGLaw, Coblentz has access to a network of exemplary regional, national, and international legal resources to help us better serve our clients. Coblentz partner Paul Tauber is a member of the Advisory Board and chair of the Global Strategy Committee of the TAG Alliances, assisting in reviewing prospective new members, offering feedback for the planning of international conferences, and providing valuable guidance on future plans and initiatives.

In the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000: the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, Coblentz is recognized in the enforcement and litigation category in California. Partners Thomas Harvey and Sabrina Larson are also named leading trademark practitioners in the guide.

WTR 1000 describes Coblentz as “a formidable force in trademark protection and enforcement, known for its deep bench, technical versatility, and a collaborative team that consistently delivers high-impact results.” 

Thomas Harvey is recognized as a leading trademark practitioner in California. “An ardent litigator, Harvey excels in navigating complex disputes and regularly secures wins in state and federal courts,” notes WTR 1000.

Sabrina Larson is also recognized as a leading trademark practitioner in California. “With profound knowledge of trademark law, Larson brings sharp strategic insight to branding matters and delivers crisp results in trademark litigation, courtesy of deep experience cutting across all major disputes forums nationwide,” notes WTR 1000.

Attorneys in Coblentz’s Intellectual Property practice counsel and advocate for clients across all aspects of IP management, protection, enforcement, and litigation defense. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of clients—from semiconductor, mobile device, cloud storage, financial services, and bioscience companies to renowned authors, artists, publishers and record labels—reaching successful outcomes both in and out of court.

The WTR 1000 guide identifies leading trademark practitioners and firms worldwide, and more details are available here.

Sixteen Coblentz partners have been recognized in the Legal 500 US Elite: San Francisco rankings, which spotlight leading lawyers across key practice areas that are shaping the legal landscape.

The following partners are recognized: 

• Duff Beach – Commercial Disputes
• Matt Bove – Real Estate
• Todd Brody – Corporate and M&A
• Sean Coyle – Commercial Disputes
• Gregg Ficks – Finance and Restructuring
• Sara Finigan – Corporate and M&A
• Alan Gennis – Real Estate
• Scott Hall – Data Protection
• Thomas Harvey – Intellectual Property
• Miles Imwalle – Real Estate
• Danna Kozerski – Real Estate
• Sabrina Larson – Intellectual Property
• Richard Patch – Commercial Disputes
• Peter Wang – Corporate and M&A
• Ashley Weinstein-Carnes – Real Estate
• Christopher Westman – Corporate and M&A

Legal 500’s Elite City Rankings provide region-specific, data-driven insight into local legal markets. The rankings are based on extensive research, including peer and client feedback and an assessment of recent matters. Additional information about the methodology and rankings is available on the Legal 500 website linked here.

San Francisco (January 13, 2026) – San Francisco-based law firm Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce that Chris Boyd has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will lead the Firm’s business operations and work alongside the Firm’s Managing Partner, Sara Finigan, on strategic growth initiatives.

Chris comes to Coblentz from Wilson Sonsini, where he had worked since 2001, and had served as COO since 2020. At Coblentz, Chris will oversee all business and administrative operations of the firm, including finance and accounting, business development and marketing, professional development, human resources, recruiting, innovation, pricing, project management, technology and information systems, and facilities.

Chris is a recognized thought leader in the legal profession. He is President of the College of Law Practice Management and previously served on the boards of directors of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and the Professional Development Consortium (PDC).

“The Firm is delighted to have Chris joining our leadership team,” says Managing Partner Sara Finigan. “He brings a wealth of experience and the demonstrated ability to apply it. He is also warm, personable, thoughtful and smart, a perfect fit for Coblentz.”

Chris has deep roots in San Francisco, volunteering on the San Francisco Advisory Board of 10,000 Degrees, as well as the West Region Advisory Board of The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). “His devotion of time and talent to these organizations mirrors our Firm’s longstanding commitments to our community,” Ms. Finigan said.

Chris joins Coblentz as Maggie Callicrate, the Firm’s CEO, heads toward retirement in early 2026 after twelve years with the Firm. “The Firm has been fortunate to have had Maggie at our helm for the past decade. She is a law firm visionary, and the Firm has benefited tremendously from her leadership,” Ms. Finigan said.

San Francisco, CA December 17, 2025 – Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce the election of Leah Collins to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2026.

“We are so pleased to welcome Leah to the partnership,” said Sara Finigan, Managing Partner of the firm. “Leah is a talented real estate lawyer whose thoughtful, business-focused counsel exemplifies the commitment to client service and excellence that defines Coblentz. We are proud to have her as our partner and look forward to her continued contributions.”

Leah is a real estate transactional attorney who represents investors, developers, owners, lenders, and borrowers in complex real estate transactions across California and the United States. Her practice covers the full lifecycle of real estate assets, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, development, and sophisticated debt and equity financing, across a range of property types such as office, retail, hospitality and luxury resort, mixed-use projects, multifamily, and entitled and unentitled land. She routinely structures, negotiates, and closes complex purchase and sale deals, handles new and modified financings on behalf of both borrowers and lenders, and oversees project-related documentation for ground-up and redevelopment projects. Leah delivers pragmatic, business-forward guidance that balances opportunity and risk to achieve successful outcomes for her clients. Known for being practical, responsive, and efficient, she is a collaborative advisor who translates complex issues into clear, actionable paths to closing, which builds and strengthens lasting client relationships through her calm, solutions-driven approach.

Leah is an elected member of the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Law Executive Committee and a member of the Real Property Sections of the American Bar Association, California State Bar, and Bar Association of San Francisco. She has been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Real Estate Law (2023–2026) and recognized as a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Leah earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the Santa Clara Law Review, and her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.

Coblentz partner Duff Beach has been elected to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area’s (LCCRSF) Board of Directors.

Duff is a commercial litigator who focuses on construction, contract, unfair competition, and trust and estate litigation. He has actively represented pro bono clients for two decades, and his bono work has included election protection, domestic violence restraining orders, and representing military reservists in civil claims regarding active duty deployments. The LCCRSF and the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County have both recognized him for his pro bono work.

The LCCR of San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most enduring civil rights institutions on the West Coast. The organization works to advance, protect, and promote the legal rights of communities of color and low-income persons, immigrants, and refugees with the mission to build an equitable and just society. Assisted by hundreds of pro bono attorneys, LCCRSF provides free legal assistance and representation to individuals on civil legal matters through direct services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Its Board of Directors includes leaders in legal, executive, and advocacy communities across the Bay Area.

Coblentz has been a longtime pro bono partner of the LCCRSF.

 

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP received eight national rankings and 17 regional rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®,  including National Tier 1 recognition for Appellate, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation and Controversy-Tax, and Regional Tier 1 recognition in 13 San Francisco Metropolitan categories.

Coblentz is ranked in the following categories:

National Rankings

Appellate Practice

Commercial Litigation

Land Use and Zoning Law

Litigation and Controversy – Tax

Litigation – Real Estate

Real Estate Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

San Francisco Metropolitan Rankings

Appellate Practice

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Employment Law – Management

Labor Law – Management

Land Use and Zoning Law

Litigation – Antitrust

Litigation – Bankruptcy

Litigation – Labor and Employment

Litigation – Land Use and Zoning

Litigation – Real Estate

Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Litigation and Controversy – Tax

Real Estate Law

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

The 16th edition of Best Law Firms is independently produced by Best Lawyers and provides a comprehensive guide to top-performing law firms in the United States. The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client feedback, peer reviews, industry leader interviews, and detailed analysis of law firm data. The 2026 edition incorporates research covering 129,000 lawyers and 24,000 firms. To view more details on the Best Law Firms rankings, please visit the website linked here.

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall Meeting, taking place from November 4 through 6, 2025 in San Francisco.

ULI’s Fall Meeting offers top real estate industry leaders, visionaries, and decision-makers the opportunity to come together for unique insights, networking, and hands-on learning regarding the built environment.

The conference includes a tour of Mission Rock, a mixed-use development and public-private partnership between the San Francisco Giants, the Port of San Francisco, and Tishman Speyer. Coblentz is lead counsel to Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC, an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in the Mission Rock project. Our representation has included advice regarding Proposition D, the project height authorization ballot measure approved in the November 2015 election, and negotiation of a complex development agreement, financing plan, master lease, and multiple agency reviews, including the San Francisco Port Commission, Board of Supervisors, BCDC, and the State Lands Commission. As one of the lead lawyers on the project, Coblentz real estate partner Gregg Miller will be attending the tour.

Coblentz has had a longstanding relationship with ULI over the years given the firm’s deep roots in real estate and land use law in the Bay Area and beyond. As clients note in Chambers USA, “The team has a deep understanding of land use law, significant experience and deep relationships within the jurisdictions that we work in, which helps us achieve desired results,” and is “extremely qualified to handle complex land use issues and problems.”

ULI is a global network of professionals in every sector of real estate development and land use, from private enterprise to public service, and has more than 45,000 members worldwide. ULI’s mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.

For more details on ULI’s Fall Meeting, please visit the ULI website linked here.

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass was named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 list of “Recommended Firms,” ranking in Tier 1 for Dispute Resolution in San Francisco and California.

In addition to the firm’s Tier 1 ranking, the following six partners are recognized by Benchmark Litigation:

• Jonathan Bass: Litigation Star and California – Litigation Star for Competition/Antitrust, Appellate, and Commercial Litigation
• Timothy Crudo: Litigation Star and California – Litigation Star for White Collar Crime
• Rees Morgan: Litigation Star for White Collar Crime
• Richard Patch: Litigation Star and California – Litigation Star for Competition/Antitrust, Commercial, and Class Action
• KT Van Dusen: Future Star
• Clifford Yin: Litigation Star for Labor and Employment, Commercial, and Real Estate

Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation law firms and lawyers. Its law firm and lawyer rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and clients to identify leading litigators and firms. More details are available on the Benchmark Litigation website linked here.

Coblentz associate Anita Chu co-authored the Dispute Resolution chapter in the ABA Forum On Construction Law’s Fundamentals of Construction Law, Third Edition. The chapter covers on-site alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques, partnering, and traditional and step negotiations. More details are available on the ABA’s website.

Anita litigates cases involving large-scale and complex construction projects. She has represented owners, public entities, general contractors, and subcontractors in disputes arising out of the construction of public transit, student dormitories, university buildings, hospitals, electrical substations, housing developments, and commercial tenant improvement projects. Anita has successfully resolved disputes involving breach of contract, extra work, delay, warranty, defects, and indemnity.