Nine Coblentz Partners and Four Practices Recognized by Chambers USA 2026

Coblentz is pleased to announce that nine partners and four practices have been recognized by Chambers & Partners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Our individual honorees include Miles Imwalle and Tay Via for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California; Alan Gennis and Danna Kozerski for Real Estate – Northern California; Timothy Crudo, Rees Morgan, and Sean Coyle for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – California; and Fred Alvarez and Hannah Jones for Labor & Employment – California. Coblentz’s real estate and land use, white collar defense and investigations, and employment practices are also recognized as leading practices in the Chambers USA 2026 guide.

Real Estate and Land Use

Coblentz’s land use practice is again ranked in Band 1 in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use category for California. The firm’s real estate transactional practice is ranked in Band 2 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. Clients note that our team is “responsive and very proactive, which makes it easy for us to help manage the process of attaining approvals.”

Four real estate and land use partners received individual rankings:

Miles Imwalle is newly ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 4 in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California category. A client remarks that Miles is “very proactive in the industry and is very aware of how to apply the laws in California to our situations.”

Tay Via is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 3 in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California category. Tay has been recognized by Chambers since 2022.

Alan Gennis is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 2 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. “Alan is incredibly intelligent, an excellent negotiator and able to speak to our business team and represent our interests with all stakeholders,” remarks a client. Alan has been recognized by Chambers since 2018.

Danna Kozerski moved up one band and is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 3 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. A client notes, “Danna is an excellent deal-maker; she is intelligent and effective in negotiations.” Danna has been recognized by Chambers since 2024.

White Collar Defense and Investigations

Coblentz’s white collar defense and investigations practice is ranked in Band 3 in the Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations category for California. “The team at Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass is highly knowledgeable. They are expert negotiators, have excellent contacts and provide empathetic counsel,” notes a client, while another adds, “I have seen my share of frivolous suits, as well as tough, complex facts, and they excel in both arenas.”

Three litigation partners received individual rankings in the category:

Timothy Crudo is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 1 in the Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations category for California. Clients note, “Tim exercises extraordinary judgment and is recognized by the United States Attorney’s offices and by regulators nationwide,” and “Tim Crudo is a truly amazing talent. He is a perfect blend of experience, wisdom, empathy and counsel.” Tim has been recognized by Chambers since 2016.

Rees Morgan is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 3 in the Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations category for California. “Rees is tenacious, a team player and a great asset. I value his insights on cases,” notes a client, while another adds, “He is someone with good instincts you can totally trust. He gets how cases are tried and knows the likely next moves.” Rees has been recognized by Chambers since 2021.

Sean Coyle is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 5 in the Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations category for California. A client notes, “Sean is zealous for clients and a pleasure to work with.” Sean has been recognized by Chambers since 2024.

Employment

Coblentz’s employment practice is ranked in Band 3 in the California: Labor & Employment – Highly Regarded category. “Coblentz have a very business-minded approach with a lot of experience. They navigate very challenging situations with experience and creativity, always thinking of the big picture while being mindful of the details,” remarks a client. Another client says, “The Coblentz team provide highly tailored and business-friendly advice.”

Two employment partners received individual rankings in the category:

Fred Alvarez is recognized as a Senior Statesperson in California in the Labor & Employment category. “Fred is a true advocate for his clients and understands how to get to the best result,” raves a client. Fred has been recognized by Chambers for more than 20 years.

Hannah Jones moved up one band and is ranked in Band 6. “Hannah’s strategy was incredibly helpful. Her business lens gave us confidence,” says a client. Another adds, “Hannah is very detailed, quick and very clear. Her knowledge, speed and clarity stand out. She is a precise and a very good communicator.” Hannah has been recognized by Chambers since 2024.

Independent and objective, Chambers USA is carefully researched and widely considered to be one of the most reputable law firm directories in the world. Ranking criteria include technical legal ability, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, depth of the team, value for money, and other qualities most valued by legal clients.

To view the complete list of Coblentz rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website linked here.