RJLF Honored Again in Chambers USA 2026
Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg (RJLF) and four of its partners have earned recognition in Chambers USA 2026 for their experience in general commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation (specifically patent), International Trade Commission (Section 337) matters, and white collar litigation. Partners Courtland Reichman, Christine Lehman, Michael Feldberg, and Matthew Berkowitz have each been acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields.
Firm Ranking
For the fifth consecutive year, RJLF has been ranked in Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation in California.
"Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg maintains a strong reputation of excellence in high stakes patent disputes. As a noted trial boutique, the firm is frequently called upon by leading clients from a diverse range of industries to litigate patent infringement cases involving highly technical issues." – Chambers USA
Clients praised the team for having "a remarkable blend of technical and legal expertise, and they really work together to understand the technology, the business strategy and the legal aspects of our cases before giving solid advice in layman's terms." Other clients highlighted the firm "is highly capable of managing complex, sophisticated litigation and delivers consistently strong results" and "offers expert advice that is tailored to my business."
Ranked Lawyers
Courtland Reichman continues to demonstrate his stature as a powerhouse in California, earning a higher ranking in Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation for the 13th year.
Chambers notes that Courtland "offers broad litigation experience, frequently handling high-stakes patent, copyright and trademark disputes at trial." One client highlighted his communication skills, stating, "He is credible and frames complex issues in a straightforward way in court." Other clients highlighted Courtland "is very knowledgeable and great to work with" and "is very good at setting up cases for success."
Christine Lehman maintained her national ranking in International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) for the ninth year and ranked in the Intellectual Property: Litigation category in Washington, D.C.
Chambers describes Christine as a lawyer who "adeptly litigates IP disputes before the ITC and district courts" and "demonstrates knowledge of highly technical patent issues in a number of sectors." Clients praised her, saying "Christine Lehman is a fantastic lawyer" who "is very thorough and has a fantastic understanding of the law." Other clients said Christine "demonstrates pragmatism and thinks about what is important for the business along with how to balance legal risk with business opportunities" and "is sharp and has a lot of ITC experience."
In New York, a longtime Chambers USA honoree Michael Feldberg was ranked in both General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, marking his 21st consecutive year of recognition.
Chambers recognizes Michael for "his handling of high-value civil disputes, including those with cross-border elements," and for his "extensive experience... defending corporations and individual clients facing regulatory investigations and criminal trial proceedings." Clients called him "an excellent trial lawyer" who is "extremely skilled, gives clear advice and is always approachable," noting Michael "is a very responsive lawyer who thinks of the client's needs as a priority" and "brings a lot of experience to the table and is a pleasure to work with."
Matthew Berkowitz was ranked in California for Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation, marking his fifth consecutive year of recognition.
Chambers recognizes Matthew "for his litigation prowess, regularly representing clients in highly technical patent disputes before a range of venues, including the ITC." “Matt is an exceptional attorney. He provides the very best legal advice and really works to understand my business priorities,” praised one client. Another stated he “is not only a technically strong litigator, but also a strategic thinker who knows when to push and when to resolve issues efficiently.”
About Chambers USA
Chambers USA is renowned for providing comprehensive rankings and insights into the legal industry across the United States. By conducting rigorous, independent research, they identify and highlight the top lawyers and law firms in various practice areas.