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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 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...
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...
June 5, 2025
Announcement
Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2025 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Amy Briggs – Insurance...
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...
June 6, 2024
Announcement
Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2024 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Amy Briggs – Insurance...
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...
September 19, 2023
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2023 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2023 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2023 James Colopy Robert Hines David Lazerwitz Chris Locke Who’s Who Legal – Insurance...
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...
June 1, 2023
Announcement
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2023 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
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...
September 14, 2022
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2022 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Five Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2022 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2022 James Colopy – Environment Robert Hines – Environment David Lazerwitz – Environment Chris...
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...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 14 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2022 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
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...
May 20, 2021
Announcement
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2021 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law: Western United States Robert Hines...
March 29, 2021
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized by Lawdragon as Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers
Partners James Colopy and Robert Hines and Of Counsel James Bruen were selected by Lawdragon for inclusion in its inaugural “500 Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers” list recognizing lawyers who are shaping the future of environmental and energy law...
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...
April 23, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2020 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law...
August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
July 9, 2019
Accolades
40 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2019: Forty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2019. Farella attorneys named among 2019 Northern California...
April 25, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized by Chambers USA 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2019:Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 11 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2019 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Of note, this year the Insurance Recovery practice moved up to...
August 30, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2018
Nine Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2018 as leading practitioners in their fields. James Bruen – Environment; Thought Leaders Global Elite James Colopy – Environment Alan Harris – Construction, Thought Leaders &ndash...
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