IRVINE, Calif., October 28, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and numerous partners in its Litigation practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation USA.
Knobbe Martens once again received the highest-possible, national Tier 1 ranking for IP Litigation in the guide, and was again recommended for dispute resolution in California.
In addition, 10 of the firm’s partners were individually honored for their outstanding work guiding clients through complex litigation. The Knobbe Martens partners recognized in the guide include:
- National Practice Area Star: Joseph Re
- Litigation Stars: Matthew Bellinger, Christy Lea, Steven Nataupsky, Joseph Re, Lynda Zadra-Symes
- Future Stars: Yanna Bouris, Hans Mayer
- 40 & Under List: Andrea Cheek, Kendall Loebbaka, Adam Powell
Benchmark Litigation identifies the top firms and litigators in various categories based on an extensive research process that includes interviewing the nation’s most prominent litigation attorneys, dispute resolutions specialists and their clients.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.