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November 7, 2024 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2025 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
May 15, 2024 Media Coverage
Special-Servicer Work Heats Up, Revealing CMBS Tensions
Law360 Real Estate Authority
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the Law360 Real Estate Authority article "Special-Servicer Work Heats Up, Revealing CMBS Tensions." In the article, Gary noted that there is usually language in documents that greatly...
April 18, 2024 Media Coverage
Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative." In the article, Gary explained that in most cases, lenders are loath to take...
October 31, 2023 Media Coverage
55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction
San Francisco Business Times
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction."  Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
May 10, 2018 Media Coverage
3 Things Lawyers Should Know About Chapter 11 Real Estate
Law360 May 10, 2018 "3 Things Lawyers Should Know About Chapter 11 Real Estate" Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella's Restructuring & Insolvency practice, spoke to Law360 about some of the unique challenges retailers face in bankruptcy proceedings. But whether...
March 30, 2016 Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area.  Business...
January 26, 2016 Media Coverage
Uber, Lyft Put Pressure on Taxi Companies
CNBC January 26, 2016 “Uber, Lyft put pressure on taxi companies”   Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella Braun + Martel’s Restructuring & Insolvency practice, comments on Yellow Cab Cooperative’s bankruptcy.    Link to article.  
May 1, 2015 Accolades
Corporate LiveWire 2015 Global Awards Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO (May 1, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named the Corporate LiveWire 2015 Global Award winner in the Bankruptcy & Restructuring category in San Francisco. Published annually, Corporate LiveWire’s Global Awards recognizes firms, individuals and businesses...
December 4, 2014 Announcement
Gary Kaplan Appointed President of Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum
SAN FRANCISCO, December 4, 2014: Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group, has stepped up as president of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum. His one-year term began on November 20, 2014.   The...
November 3, 2014 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...