Omnus Law Recognized in Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026

Omnus Law has been recognized in the Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026, earning distinction for Litigation: General Commercial (Silicon Valley). This recognition highlights the firm’s continued growth and expanding presence in one of the most competitive legal markets in the country.

“This recognition reflects the caliber of litigation work our team is delivering in some of the most complex commercial matters,” said Craig Hansen, Partner and Practice Chair of Litigation at Omnus Law.

This milestone builds on the firm’s recent inclusion in the Chambers Spotlight New York Guide and underscores the momentum Omnus continues to generate across key markets and practice areas. It reflects the collective efforts of attorneys across the platform and the strength of a model designed to deliver sophisticated legal counsel in a modern, client-focused environment.

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The Chambers Spotlight California Guide identifies leading small and mid-sized firms demonstrating strong expertise in their respective markets. Rankings are based on independent research, including client feedback, depth of experience, and the overall quality of legal services provided.

Explore Omnus Law’s Chambers Spotlight California profile: here.

Omnus Law Expands Intellectual Property Practice with New Leadership and Four Attorneys

Peter D. Weinstein appointed Chair of Intellectual Property as the firm continues national growth.

Omnus Law today announced the expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with the appointment of Peter D. Weinstein, Ph.D., J.D., as Partner and Chair of Intellectual Property, along with the addition of three attorneys to the firm’s IP practice.

Dr. Weinstein assumes the role of Chair of Intellectual Property from Steven Shape, who has led the practice since January 2025 and will continue his practice with the firm. Also joining the Intellectual Property practice are James F. Fleming, Partner and Chair of Life Sciences, and attorneys David Habib and Samuel Katz.

“We’re focused on expanding intentionally, not growing just to grow,” said Jason Gesing, chairman and president of Omnus Law. “Every hire we make is a statement about the kind of firm we’re building. Peter and this team reflect that.”

The announcement follows a period of sustained growth for Omnus Law. In January, the firm welcomed seven attorneys across its litigation practice, including new Litigation leadership.

“This is an important moment for our intellectual property practice,” said Scott C. Pappas, firmwide managing partner. “Steven Shape has played a critical role in building and growing our IP capabilities over the past year, and we’re grateful for the foundation he’s helped establish. Peter brings a complementary skill set and a long-term vision for where the practice is headed. These additions position us to continue expanding our IP offering and supporting clients as their businesses scale.”

Intellectual Property Practice

Peter D. Weinstein, Ph.D., J.D., joins as Partner and Chair of Intellectual Property, bringing almost three decades of experience advising companies at the intersection of intellectual property, life sciences, and technology. A U.S.-registered patent attorney, Dr. Weinstein began his career at Fish & Richardson, Goodwin Procter, and Duane Morris before serving as Senior Patent Counsel at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, where he led IP strategy for major global therapeutics. He went on to build his own practice serving biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and high-tech clients and advising emerging and established companies on complex commercial and corporate matters. He holds a Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Boston College Law School.

“My practice was founded on the principle that clients deserve better results, a better experience, and lower costs. It’s rare to find a law firm that shares those values,” said Dr. Weinstein. “But what really drew me to Omnus is that they allow us to keep practicing our way, on our terms, while providing the reach and resources to do even more for our clients.”

James F. Fleming joins alongside Dr. Weinstein from his boutique practice as Partner and Chair of Life Sciences. A registered patent attorney with more than 20 years of experience, Fleming advises biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies on patent prosecution, strategic portfolio development, and global IP protection. He holds an M.S. in Biology from San Diego State University.

Also joining the Intellectual Property practice:

  • David Habib, Attorney: Habib advises startups and growth-stage companies on intellectual property strategy, portfolio development, and commercial transactions.
  • Samuel G. Katz, Attorney: Katz focuses on patent prosecution and IP agreements across biomedical engineering, medical devices, AI, and biotechnology.

Omnus Law Expands National Litigation Practice Adding Seven Attorneys and New Practice Leadership

Craig Hansen appointed Chair of Litigation and Philip Yeager Chair of Appellate Law as the firm enters its nextphase of growth.

Omnus Law today announced the appointments of Craig Hansen as Partner and Chair of Litigation and Philip Yeager as Partner and Chair of Appellate Law, along with five attorneys joining the firm’s litigation practice.

Hansen, who led a successful San Jose-based boutique law firm, chose to bring his team and practice to Omnus Law, strengthening the firm’s national litigation practice and adding depth across complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, trust and estate litigation, fiduciary matters, and appellate advocacy.

“We built Omnus for attorneys who refuse to choose between practicing on their own terms and delivering at the highest level,” said Jason Gesing, chairman and president at Omnus Law. “Craig has built a respected, successful practice. His decision to bring that talent to Omnus reflects the shift we have seen since day one: attorneys are not joining Omnus to slow down; they are joining to build something better.”

This momentum comes amid continued national recognition for Omnus Law, marked by its recent recognition in the Chambers and Partners New York Spotlight Guide 2026. 

“This is a significant milestone for Omnus Law and a statement about our trajectory for 2026,” said Scott C. Pappas, firmwide managing partner. “By expanding our litigation expertise, we are providing our clients with deeper bench strength and senior-level counsel that spans coast to coast.”

New Attorney Appointments

Craig Hansen joins as Partner and Chair of Litigation, bringing an established litigation practice spanning complex commercial disputes and patent litigation, as well as significant trust and estate matters focused on representing private professional fiduciaries in high-stakes cases. With more than 25 years of experience as a trial and appellate attorney and a first-chair litigator in both bench and jury trials across California state and federal courts, Hansen represents emerging technology companies, real estate investors, fiduciaries, and Fortune 500 corporations in multifaceted disputes requiring strategic judgment and trial readiness.

“I’ve always believed happier lawyers make better lawyers,” said Hansen. “That alignment is what drew me to Omnus, along with the opportunity to build a national litigation practice. The work I handle spans complex, high-stakes disputes that don’t fit neatly into one category, and Omnus provides the structure to take on sophisticated matters while being intentional about how we practice and the teams we build.”

Philip Yeager joins alongside Hansen as Partner and Chair of Appellate Law, bringing more than 16 years of experience in trial and appellate courts across California, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He advises clients and trial teams on complex business disputes, trust and estate litigation, and fiduciary matters, with a focus on appellate strategy, issue preservation, and persuasive briefing. Yeager has secured multiple published decisions from the California Court of Appeal, including Estate of Franco (2023) 87 Cal.App.5th 1270, which has been cited in subsequent decisions and leading practice guides, and, most recently, Estate of Bodmann (2025) 116 Cal.App.5th 401.

Additional attorneys include:

Omnus Law Recognized in Chambers and Partners New York Spotlight Guide 2026

Omnus Law has been included in the Chambers and Partners USA Spotlight Guide 2026, ranked among New York’s small to medium-sized leading law firms.

“We built Omnus to challenge the traditional model, and this honor affirms that our approach is resonating across the industry,” said Scott C. Pappas, firmwide managing partner.

This recognition reflects the shared work of every attorney and team member who has contributed to Omnus Law over the past 18 months and those who continue to strengthen the firm’s national reputation for collaboration, quality, and client service.

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In the 2026 rankings, Chambers Spotlight New York recognized 262 firms across 7 cities and 31 practice areas, identifying leading small and mid-sized law firms offering a credible alternative to Big Law. Ranked firms were selected through independent market analysis and client feedback evaluating experience, expertise, and caliber of talent.

Explore Omnus Law’s Chambers & Partners Spotlight listing here.

Quintin Saffold Published in Bloomberg Law on NIL and IP Rights

When sports legend Jack Nicklaus secured a recent NIL victory, the headlines focused on the courtroom win, but the legal implications reach far beyond the golf course. In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Omnus attorney Quintin Saffold discussed what this ruling means for the future of name, image, and likeness (NIL) law and how it’s redefining personal brand ownership.

Quintin breaks down the overlap between IP rights and individual identity, noting that as athlete branding grows more sophisticated, the legal frameworks around it need to evolve just as fast. His message is clear: “Ambiguity equals liability.” For athletes, public figures, and businesses alike, the Nicklaus case underscores the importance of defining ownership, licensing terms, and IP protections before disputes emerge.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/BloombergLawNIL