Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Nine Coblentz Partners and Four Practices

Nine Coblentz partners and four practices are recognized by Chambers & Partners in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. Harry O’Brien and Tay Via are listed as leading lawyers in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California category; Alan Gennis and Danna Kozerski are listed as leading lawyers in the Real Estate – Northern California category; Timothy Crudo, Rees Morgan, and Sean Coyle are listed in the Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – California category; and Fred Alvarez and Hannah Jones are listed in the Labor & Employment – California category. Coblentz’s real estate and land use, white collar defense and investigations, and employment practices are recognized as leading practices in the 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. Our real estate transactional practice moved up one band and now ranks in Band 2 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. Clients note, “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 that our team is “extremely qualified to handle complex land use issues and problems.”

Four real estate and land use partners received individual rankings:

Alan Gennis is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 2 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. “A first rate real estate lawyer. He is one of the best,” remarks a client. Alan has been recognized by Chambers since 2018.

Danna Kozerski is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 4 in the Real Estate – Northern California category. “Danna is thoughtful, responsive, brilliant and just a rock star. I would hire her again in a heartbeat,” notes a client, while another adds, “Danna is my go-to outside counsel.” Danna has been recognized by Chambers since 2024.

Harry O’Brien is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 3 in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California category. “Harry is really well-known and very highly regarded in the industry,” notes a client. Harry has been recognized by Chambers since 2003.

Tay Via is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 3 in the Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – California category. A client remarks, “Tay is a well respected, skilled land use attorney who guides her clients through complicated approval processes.” Tay has been recognized by Chambers since 2022.

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. A client notes, “The firm is a Swiss-Army knife of talent. They are top notch in their response times and client service,” while others add, “Coblentz combines real experience with a practical and efficient approach,” and that “There’s a deep bench of partners with former federal prosecutorial experience. They’re very, very intelligent attorneys.”

Three litigation partners received individual rankings in the category:

Timothy Crudo moved up one band and is now ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 1 in the Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations category for California. “Timothy is a go-to lawyer in the white-collar arena. He sees the big picture and guides his clients through really complex matters,” notes a client, while another adds that he “is collaborative, strategic, very smart and really team-oriented. He is phenomenal.” 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 one of the finest lawyers in California. He’s knowledgeable, responsive, personable and candid,” raves a client. Another remarks, “I have nothing but positive outcomes with his involvement and I can’t recommend him highly enough.” 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 a very sensible, steady and smart lawyer.” 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. “This department is thoughtful and examines all aspects, gives expert advice, and follows up with us on issues as they evolve. I always feel there is an expert for any facet of a situation,” notes a client. Another remarks, “The lawyers at Coblentz are attentive, experts in their field and creative problem solvers who are good at thinking about the larger strategic issues.”

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 phenomenal lawyer,” raves one client. Another notes, “Fred is very experienced, measured and has great judgment.” Fred has been recognized by Chambers for more than 20 years.

Hannah Jones is ranked in the Up and Coming category. “Hannah is an incredibly talented lawyer. She provides risk-balanced advice that is practical, tailored to the business and considers the circumstances of the organization,” says a client. Another notes, “Hannah is always easy to talk with and provides clear direction to solve complex matters.” Hannah has been recognized by Chambers since 2024.

Independent and objective, Chambers USA is carefully researched and widely considered to be the most reputable law firm directory 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 2025 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website linked here.