What Procopio does

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm founded in 1968 in Los Angeles, now headquartered in San Diego with offices spanning California (San Diego/Del Mar Heights, Irvine, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Francisco), Nevada (Las Vegas), Arizona (Scottsdale), and Washington, D.C. The firm employs nearly 200 industry-focused attorneys organized across more than 30 practice areas, including Corporate Law, Intellectual Property (with dedicated Patent Prosecution, IP Litigation, and Technology Transactions sub-practices), Litigation, Construction Law, Real Estate, Tax (International, Corporate, Controversy), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Securities, Privacy and Cybersecurity, and specialized sector practices in Life Sciences, Emerging Growth Companies, and Native American Law. The firm positions itself as a full-lifecycle legal partner serving clients from formation through public offering or exit.

The revenue model is professional services billing — primarily hourly, flat-fee, or alternative-fee arrangements negotiated per engagement, with no disclosed productized offerings or subscription pricing. Go-to-market is relationship-driven through partner-led business development, client and peer referrals, earned media from third-party legal rankings (Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000, WIPR Leaders, Super Lawyers), and a distinctive LaunchPad nine-month incubator program that hosts startups with complimentary legal, IP, and office resources. Client segments span a hybrid mix: (1) life sciences and medtech companies from early-stage through public (notably Simulations Plus, represented since its 1997 IPO through a recent ~$375 million acquisition), (2) venture-backed emerging growth companies and startups in technology and life sciences, (3) middle-market and large companies requiring complex M&A, securities, and real estate counsel, (4) Native American tribal governments and enterprises, and (5) financial institutions. Distribution is reinforced through the Meritas global alliance of independent law firms, providing international referral reach into Latin America and Asia Pacific, supported by dedicated regional contacts.

Core "technology" is legal expertise augmented by standard law-firm tools — AI-assisted research, document management, and legal technology platforms — with no proprietary software product or platform. The firm has no disclosed R&D pipeline, AI/ML patents, or technology product launches; the technology footprint is operational rather than commercial. Recent strategic activity centers on leadership transition (Dennis J. Doucette elected Managing Partner October 30, 2024, following the September 2024 passing of John D. Alessio), lateral IP litigation hiring (Benjamin Herbert from Miller Barondess to Irvine office), partner promotions across San Diego and D.C., and expansion of third-party recognition into new practice areas (first-year Nevada construction and California patent prosecution Chambers rankings in 2026).

Name

Procopio

Legal name

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Website

https://procopio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Procopio is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm with nearly 200 attorneys across seven U.S. offices, providing corporate, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, and life sciences legal services to emerging growth, middle-market, and large-company clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Procopio generates revenue through professional legal services billed to clients. Services span corporate law, M&A, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, and emerging company/venture capital matters. Fee structures include hourly billing, flat fees for specific matters, and potentially contingency or success fee arrangements for certain transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Procopio is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm providing corporate, intellectual property, and litigation legal counsel across more than 30 practice areas. The firm serves clients from startup formation through exit, with particular depth in life sciences, technology, emerging growth companies, construction, real estate, tax, and Native American law. Services are delivered by nearly 200 industry-focused attorneys across seven U.S. offices, complemented by a LaunchPad startup incubator.

Product overview

Procopio is an AmLaw 200 full-service corporate, intellectual property, and litigation law firm. The firm operates as a unified legal services platform offering diverse practice areas including Corporate Law, Intellectual Property (with Patent Prosecution and Counseling, Technology Transactions and Licensing), Litigation (Commercial, IP, Construction), Real Estate, Tax Law (International, Corporate, Controversy), Emerging Company and Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Life Sciences, Capital Markets and Securities, Privacy and Cybersecurity, and Native American Law. The firm also hosts a LaunchPad Incubator program providing startups with complimentary legal services. Procopio has seven offices across the United States and serves clients from formation through exit, with particular strength in life sciences, technology, and emerging growth companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law and Transactions Full-service corporate legal counsel including company formation, venture financing, governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, SEC reporting, and capital-raising transactions for companies from startup through public companies.
• Intellectual Property Law Comprehensive IP services including patent prosecution and counseling, IP litigation, trade secrets protection, trademarks, copyrights, technology licensing, and software licensing for technology and life sciences clients.
• Litigation Commercial litigation, bet-the-company litigation, intellectual property litigation, construction litigation, appellate law, data privacy litigation, and complex commercial disputes for funded startups through public corporations.
• Life Sciences Law Legal services for biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences companies spanning IP strategy, patent prosecution, licensing, FDA regulatory compliance, clinical trial agreements, M&A, and corporate financing.
• Emerging Company and Venture Capital Legal services for startups and emerging growth companies including formation and structuring, equity financing rounds, intellectual property protection, commercial contracts, employment law, and eventual exit through M&A or IPO.
• Construction Law and Litigation Construction law counseling, contract preparation, construction litigation, and OSHA investigations for general contractors, subcontractors, and sureties.
• Tax Law International tax, corporate tax, tax controversy, and tax planning services for individuals, families, and multinational enterprises; includes Spanish-language international tax webinars and the PILAR international tax retreat.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, platform investments, add-on transactions, and strategic combinations for middle-market and large companies, including cross-border M&A in Asia.
• Native American Law Legal counsel for Native American tribes and tribal corporations on gaming law, gaming compacts, economic development, commercial transactions, financing, and lease negotiations.
• Privacy and Cybersecurity Data privacy compliance, cybersecurity counseling, incident response, and privacy litigation for businesses handling regulated personal data.
• LaunchPad Incubator Nine-month incubator providing startups with complimentary legal and IP services, office space, and attorney mentorship to build early client relationships with emerging companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• $375 million acquisition facilitated for Simulations Plus client
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eclipse 13 LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Cybersecurity startup developing quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies with federal defense partnerships. Participant in Procopio's 2026 LaunchPad incubator cohort. Receives complimentary legal and IP services, office space, and attorney access.
• Prismatic BiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Life sciences company building scalable cell therapy platform targeting oncology and autoimmune markets. Participant in Procopio's 2026 LaunchPad incubator cohort. Receives complimentary legal and IP services, office space, and attorney access.
• ConnectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProcopio is a longtime sponsor of Connect's Cool Companies program, a San Diego accelerator that selects innovative companies and introduces them to venture capitalists. Since 2015, Cool Companies have raised over $900 million in Series A funding.
• MeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal alliance of leading independent law firms. Dennis Doucette concluded a three-year term on the board of Meritas, providing international referral network and collaboration opportunities with member firms worldwide.
• Coastar TherapeuticsminorOthersBiotech client with innovative cell membrane coating technology to protect genetic drugs from immune system clearance. Corporate legal support provided by Partner James Kramer.
• DeepWater ExplorationminorOthersMarine technology client with optics providing crystal clear underwater imaging data for marine robotics and aquaculture. Corporate legal support provided by Partner Bill Eigner.
• FreMon ScientificminorOthersMedical device client with patented ZipThaw Plasma Thawing System for faster blood product delivery. Corporate legal support provided by Partner Mike Kinkelaar.

Scale indicators9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cooley LLP: AmLaw 50 firm with a flagship life sciences and technology practice serving venture-backed startups through public companies. Most directly comparable to Procopio in life sciences, emerging company, and IP focus, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: Premier Silicon Valley firm focused on technology, life sciences, and emerging growth companies. Overlaps Procopio in formation, venture financing, M&A, and IP services for startup and growth-stage clients.
• Mintz: Mid-size AmLaw firm with a nationally recognized life sciences practice and broad corporate, IP, and litigation capabilities. Closely comparable to Procopio in life sciences focus, mid-market positioning, and full-service model.
• Foley & Lardner: Full-service firm with a nationally recognized life sciences industry team alongside IP, corporate, and litigation practices. Comparable to Procopio in serving biotech, pharma, and MedTech clients across the company lifecycle.
• Fish & Richardson: Leading IP-focused law firm with deep patent prosecution and litigation benches serving technology and life sciences clients. Strongest direct peer to Procopio's IP and patent prosecution franchise, including IAM Patent 1000-ranked attorneys.
• Knobbe Martens: California-based IP boutique with a top-tier patent prosecution and litigation practice serving technology and life sciences clients. Direct comparable in IP-heavy work, with a more specialized (less full-service) offering than Procopio.
• Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton: California-headquartered full-service AmLaw firm with strong life sciences, technology, and emerging company practices. Comparable to Procopio in geographic footprint, full-service model, and West Coast client base.
• Buchalter: West Coast regional full-service firm with comparable headcount and similar practice mix across corporate, real estate, litigation, and IP. Closely mirrors Procopio's California-centric, mid-size, full-service positioning.
• Goodwin Procter: AmLaw firm with leading life sciences, technology, and private equity practices serving startups through public companies. Comparable to Procopio's life sciences and emerging growth focus but operating at meaningfully larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper: Global full-service firm with substantial life sciences, technology, and corporate practices. Competes with Procopio for mid-market and enterprise clients but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments5 records

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