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 Breakfield – Environmental, Land Use
• James Colopy – Environmental Litigation
• Buzz Hines – Environmental Law, esp. Air Quality & Climate Change
• Donald Sobelman – Environmental Law & Litigation

This is Lawdragon’s fourth guide to the nation’s leading environmental lawyers. Lawdragon’s editorial team selected the 500 honorees through submissions, journalistic research, and editorial vetting with peers and experts in environmental law.