June 4, 2026 (California and Nevada) – Procopio has earned new recognition from Chambers and Partners in additional legal practices and named attorneys while maintaining existing recognitions, some lasting more than a decade. Chambers made its selections based on in-depth market analyses, including numerous interviews with clients of Procopio as well as attorneys at other firms and their clients.

The Procopio practices honored by Chambers in 2026 are:

• Construction Law in California (named for more than a decade)
• Construction Law in Nevada (first year)
• Native American Law in California (second year)
• Patent Prosecution in California (first year)

The Procopio attorneys honored by Chambers in 2026 are:

• Construction Law Partner Laurence Phillips (first year)
• Construction Law Partner Jeffery Garofalo (first year)
• Native American Law Partner Kerry Patterson (second year)

“The addition of new Chambers recognitions across multiple practices reflects the depth of talent we have built across the firm and the strong relationships our attorneys maintain with clients,” said Procopio Managing Partner Dennis Doucette. “We are proud to see our attorneys and practices recognized for the practical, high caliber counsel they provide every day in California and beyond.”

Procopio as a Firm

Here’s a breakdown of what some of our clients told Chambers researchers about Procopio:

• “The attorneys at Procopio are prompt and communicative and show a genuine interest in our company and people.”
• “The results with Procopio have far exceeded our expectations.”
• “Procopio has an excellent understanding of the business, technical and legal issues we face.”
• “Procopio provides high level of competence and attention to detail. I am very satisfied with the work they perform.”
• “My communication with Procopio is flawless, informative and always fast, with quick response times in all matters. We are always pleased with the quality of work they provide to us.”

Construction Law

Procopio’s Construction Law and Litigation practice has been recognized by Chambers in California for more than a decade. In 2026, Chambers also recognized its practice in Nevada, where Procopio has long been active in construction matters, including contract disputes and litigation on the Law Vegas strip totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Laurence Phillips is based in Procopio’s Del Mar Heights (San Diego) office and Jeffery Garofalo in Procopio’s Las Vegas office.

Chambers describes Procopio’s Construction Law practice as follows: “Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is highlighted for its impressively broad construction practice, advising on areas such as contract preparation and litigation. The team draws on additional capabilities in environmental regulatory matters and OSHA investigations. Its clients include general contractors, subcontractors and sureties.”

Chambers researchers heard the following about our Construction practice and its attorneys:

• “I find the Procopio attorneys to be excellent. They are very knowledgeable about subject‑matter law, construction means and methods, as well as insurance coverage issues. They also have the bench strength to staff up cases as the work requires.”
• “The [Construction] team stood out for its attention to the details of our case.”
• “The [Construction practice] possesses plenty of bench strength.”
• “Jeffery Garofalo possesses the highest level of professionalism and knowledge of the industry.”
• “Laurence Phillips is terrific to work with.”
• “Laurence Phillips is always ahead of the curve.”

Patent Prosecution

This was the first year Chambers recognized Procopio’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling practice in California. Chambers is the latest accolade for Procopio’s Intellectual Property practices and its attorneys. These include recognitions from Best Lawyers (Best Law Firm in California for Patent Law), IAM (4 Patent 1000 and 2 Strategy 300 attorneys), WIPR (2 USA and one Global Trade Secrets attorney), WTR (one U.S. trademark attorney), and Patexia (Top U.S. law Firm for patent prosecution in 7 categories, 2 attorneys and one patent agent).

Here’s what some of our clients told Chambers researchers about our Patent Prosecution practice:

• “The lawyers at Procopio are experienced in a variety of technical fields, and they are able to bring additional team members to strengthen strategy. They are also always responsive, proactive and diligent.”
• “The IP department at Procopio stands out for its reliability, timely execution and clear communication. The team is easy to work with, highly responsive and provides practical advice.”
• “Procopio’s IP department has an acute sense of industry trends and complex scientific matters, as well as the ability to identify key differentiators between our company’s principal assets and those of competitors.”

Native American Law

This is the second year of recognition in California for Procopio’s Native American Law practice and its leader, Kerry Patterson. Here’s how Chambers describes the practice: “Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch is a firm renowned for its work in assisting tribal clients with economic development through support on financial matters. The firm regularly advises on gaming projects, gaming compacts, lease negotiations and financings.”

Chambers says that Kerry Patterson “regularly advises clients on all manner of native law matters, with a particular focus on finances. Kerry’s practice focuses on gaming, commercial transactions, economic development and financing for native tribes.” Kerry is also recognized by Best Lawyers for Gaming Law, Native American Law, and Real Estate Law.

About Chambers and Procopio

Chambers describes itself as the leading legal data and intelligence partner for lawyers, firms and in-house teams. It notes its “independent, rigorous and trusted research identifies the exceptional talent and crucial insights on which success is built.”

Procopio is an AmLaw 200 full service corporate, intellectual property and litigation law firm with seven offices across the United States, including four in California. These accolades are only the latest for Procopio and its attorneys, with other recognitions coming from Legal 500, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and more.