Knobbe Martens Ranked Among 12 Largest Law Firms In San Diego For 2009; Up From 15 In 2008
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear has been recognized as one of the 12 largest law firms in San Diego in an annual list compiled by the San Diego Business Journal. The list included the top 50 law firms in San Diego County. Knobbe Martens moved up three positions from its previous ranking of 15th in 2008.
"The law practice in San Diego is very competitive," said Ned Israelsen, managing partner of the San Diego office of Knobbe Martens. "Our firm is pleased to be recognized as one of the largest law firms, as well as the largest intellectual property firm in San Diego. Our continued growth despite a contraction in the overall economy is a testament to the quality of our legal work and the confidence our clients have in the firm."
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Knobbe Martens' San Diego office was opened in 1984 in downtown San Diego. The firm is the only one included in the top 12 to practice exclusively in intellectual property law. All of the firm's San Diego attorneys have a degree in science or engineering, including 17 with Ph.Ds. With additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Seattle and Washington D.C., there are more than 245 attorneys firm wide.
The complete San Diego Business Journal list can be found at sdbj.com
Knobbe Martens represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law and litigation. Clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth, from start-up to the Fortune 500 worldwide. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States with over 200 lawyers firm wide. The firm has been recognized in surveys for excellence in all aspects of intellectual property law and was recently ranked third nationally for highest number of minority equity partners in an annual survey conducted by Diversity & The Bar magazine. In addition, several members of the firm have been voted among the world's leading intellectual property lawyers. More information about Knobbe Martens can be found at: www.knobbe.com.