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Procopio Partner Mindy Morton Earns Eighth Consecutive Northern California Super Lawyer Honor

Recognized for expertise in internet and intellectual property litigation, Morton continues to lead in technology-related legal defenses and healthcare law

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Procopio Partner Mindy Morton Earns Eighth Consecutive Northern California Super Lawyer Honor

Procopio partner Mindy Morton has been honored as a 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer, marking her eighth consecutive year receiving this distinction. This accolade places her among the top 5% of lawyers practicing in California, underscoring her prominence in the legal community. Based in Procopio’s Silicon Valley office, Morton focuses her practice on internet and intellectual property litigation. She handles cutting-edge cases that intersect technology and free speech, defending internet companies against claims including defamation, copyright infringement, trademark disputes, and related allegations. In addition to her work on free speech and technology issues, Morton assists clients in resolving complex disputes involving trade secrets, patents, trademarks, copyrights, computer fraud, and commercial litigation. She also leads Procopio’s Health Care practice group, demonstrating a breadth of expertise across multiple legal disciplines. Morton’s professional excellence has been recognized by numerous organizations beyond Super Lawyers. She holds a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating, reflecting the highest level of professional ability and ethical standards. In 2021, American Lawyer magazine named her a Woman Leader in the Law. She was a recipient of the Santa Clara County Bar Association Diversity Award in 2019 and earned Outstanding Program Awards from the American Inns of Court in both 2018 and 2019. Super Lawyers® is a respected rating service that identifies outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The selection process involves independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations, culminating in a patented multiphase methodology including statewide surveys and peer reviews. Procopio’s recognition extends beyond Morton, with more than 20 attorneys from its offices in downtown San Diego, Del Mar Heights, Orange County, and Silicon Valley named to Super Lawyers lists. The firm is regularly featured in prestigious legal rankings such as Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Chambers and Partners. The San Diego Business Journal ranks Procopio as the largest law firm headquartered in San Diego. Additionally, American Lawyer magazine and Law360 have recognized the firm for its commitment to diversity. For further information, Procopio’s marketing and client relations team can be contacted via email or phone through the firm’s Silicon Valley and San Diego offices.

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Procopio Partner Mindy Morton Earns Eighth Consecutive Northern California Super Lawyer Honor Mindy Morton, a partner at Procopio’s Silicon Valley office, has been named a 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer for the eighth consecutive year. Specializing in internet and intellectual property litigation, Morton... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/procopio-partner-mindy-morton-earns-eighth-consecutive-northern-california-super-lawyer-honor

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