Louis Knobbe, the co-founder of Irvine-based law firm Knobbe Martens, has died at the age of 91.
Knobbe Martens, co-founded by Knobbe in 1962, is the largest law firm in Orange County with 146 local attorneys. The firm is best known for its intellectual property work.
“Throughout his career, Louis was a zealous and passionate advocate for his clients, his colleagues and peers, and for the Orange County community he called home,” the company said on LinkedIn.
“A firm believer in the promise and future of Orange County, Louis served on the boards and in leadership roles of countless business, civic and philanthropic organizations across the county.”