In its annual listing of the nation’s top legal talent, The Best Lawyers® in America guide recognized 32 Coblentz attorneys, including two as “Lawyers of the Year” and 10 as Ones to Watch®.
Employment partner Fred Alvarez was awarded the Best Lawyers® 2025 Labor Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” and tax partner Jeff Bernstein was awarded the Best Lawyers® 2025 Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year” in San Francisco. Fred Alvarez is one of the preeminent employment lawyers in the United States. He combines a distinct blend of employment law experience, public service, and legal profession leadership and provides strategic and compliance advice to employers. Jeff Bernstein is one of the most well-known and preeminent tax attorneys in California. He brings extensive experience and close, personal attention to the representation of businesses, individuals, and families in highly sophisticated income, estate, and property tax matters, both as an advisor and as an advocate.
Categories of recognition are listed below.
2025 Best Lawyers in America Recognitions
2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Recognitions
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