News
May 6, 2026
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Win CLAY Award for Fighting UC Research Grant Terminations
We are proud to announce that Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were honored among the 2026 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” by the Daily Journal for their role in protecting the rule of law by representing pro bono...
March 27, 2026
Announcement
Farella Environmental Lawyers Author Lexology Panoramic: US Environment - California Chapter
Farella Braun + Martel environmental lawyers authored the Lexology Panoramic: US Environment - California chapter. The Panoramic offers a concise comparative guide to the key elements of environmental law in California. Topics covered include the main environmental regulations, hazardous activities and...
January 28, 2026
Announcement
Four Farella Lawyers Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that four lawyers were named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500 guide, highlighting leaders in environmental law. The Farella lawyers recognized are: Sarah Bell – Environmental...
August 27, 2025
Announcement
Thakur v. Trump – Defending the Rule of Law
Updated November 24, 2025 The Executive Orders at issue in this class action litigation resulted in summary and blanket terminations of grant funding for UC researchers, without any individualized determinations or due process. These government actions conflict with our nation's...
August 21, 2025
Announcement
Ninth Circuit Denies Federal Government’s Attempt to Stay Reinstatement of University of California Research Grants
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2025: The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today in Thakur v. Trump , denying the federal government’s motion to stay a preliminary injunction ordering federal agencies to reinstate University of California (UC) research...
August 21, 2025
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 41 lawyers received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San...
August 13, 2025
Announcement
Federal Judge Orders UCLA Research Grants Reinstated
Just weeks after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Trump administration and its agencies from cutting off UC research grant funds via form letter and without articulated bases or consideration...
July 14, 2025
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2025 Diversity Scholarship Recipients
Over 20 years ago, Farella Braun + Martel established a Diversity Scholarship Program to help Bay Area first-year law school students offset some of their legal education expenses. Today, we are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025...
June 30, 2025
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-one Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2025. 2025 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: • Carly Alameda – Business Litigation • Sarah Bell...
February 4, 2025
Announcement
Lawdragon Names Farella Lawyers Among Leading Environmental Lawyers
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that five lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers list. The Farella lawyers recognized are: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley...
August 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 48 lawyers received recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Mark Petersen received a Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award in the Litigation–Construction practice area...
July 12, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2024. 2024 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Amy Briggs – Business Litigation James Colopy – Environmental...
April 22, 2024
Media Coverage
EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
Chemical & Engineering News
Don Sobelman provided expert commentary in the Chemical & Engineering News article "EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances." Excerpt from the article: Lawyers are warning anyone purchasing an industrial site where PFOA and PFOS were used or...
April 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Awards 2024 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Marcus Albino, Saamia Haqiq, and Na Hye (Laurel) Kim...
February 2, 2024
Announcement
Lawdragon Names 7 Farella Lawyers Among “Leaders in Environmental Law”
Lawdragon
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that seven lawyers were selected to The Lawdragon Green 500: 2024 Leaders in Environmental Law . Farella lawyers selected for inclusion: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley...
August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...
July 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation Amy Briggs – Business...
February 14, 2023
Lawdragon Names 7 Farella Partners Among “Leaders in Environmental Law”
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that seven partners were selected to the 2023 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law Guide. Selected for inclusion are: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley Breakfield &ndash...
August 18, 2022
Announcement
50 Farella Lawyers in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™; 4 Lawyer of the Year Awards
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have 50 lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America ™. Four Farella lawyers received Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer...
July 14, 2022
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2022. Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate Amy...
November 3, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Far Niente Winery in its Acquisition of Provenance Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards in its acquisition of the Provenance Vineyards real estate in Rutherford, Calif. from Treasury Wine Estates. Far Niente purchased...
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
July 8, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-seven Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2021. 2021 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate James Bruen...
August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
July 8, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2020. Farella attorneys named among 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris &ndash...
December 18, 2019
Announcement
Farella’s Don Sobelman Assists South Valley Islamic Center to Secure Cordoba Center Mosque and Cemetery Project Approval
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2019: With the help of Farella Braun + Martel Partner Don Sobelman , South Valley Islamic Center (SVIC) has won approval for its 16-acre Cordoba Center Project in San Martin, California. Sobelman has represented SVIC...
October 9, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Deepens Environmental Practice With Partner Donald Sobelman
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to welcome environmental law attorney Donald E. Sobelman to the firm’s San Francisco office as a partner. “For over two decades, Don has had his finger on the pulse...
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