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November 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 30, 2013
Media Coverage
San Bernardino Bankruptcy OK Gives Troubled Cities Leverage
Law360 August 30, 2103 "San Bernardino Bankruptcy OK Gives Troubled Cities Leverage" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan comments on a California federal judge’s ruling that the city of San Bernardino could remain under bankruptcy protection based on its insolvency...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
July 22, 2013
Media Coverage
Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues
Law360 July 22, 2013 "Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on how the lessons from the Stockton and San Bernardino California Chapter 9 cases could impact Detroit’s case...
July 15, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Bankruptcy Attorney Gary Kaplan To Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces Gary M. Kaplan’s elevation to the partnership from special counsel. Kaplan is co-chair of Farella’s Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group. Kaplan represents debtors, secured and...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
May 9, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Flat Fee Bankruptcy Monitoring Product Simplifies Clients’ Lives
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2013 - Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the launch of a new Bankruptcy Monitoring Product . The flat fee solution offers clients access to Farella’s bankruptcy team led by a bankruptcy specialist...
March 28, 2013
Media Coverage
Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy
San Francisco Chronicle March 28, 2013 "Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy" Gary Kaplan, special counsel in Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group, commented.
November 1, 2012
Accolades
Farella Practices Earn Top Level National 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 1, 2012: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2013 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National Tier One level...
August 29, 2012
Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (August 29, 2012): Twenty seven Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2013. The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide...
July 11, 2012
Media Coverage
Rising Costs Could Push More Calif. Cities Underwater
Law360 7/11/2012 "Rising Costs Could Push More Calif. Cities Underwater" Following San Bernardino, Calif.'s vote to seek Chapter 9 protection, Dean Gloster, leader of Farella Braun + Martel's restructuring, insolvency and creditors rights practice, commented on signals that other cities...
June 28, 2012
Media Coverage
Calif. Pre-Bankruptcy Law Gets Test Run In Stockton Ch. 9 Case
Law360 - Bankruptcy June 28, 2012 "Calif. Prebankruptcy Law Gets Test Run In Stockton Ch. 9 Case" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on the AB 506 process in the Stockton, Calif. pre-bankruptcy proceedings.
June 28, 2012
Media Coverage
Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law
The Daily Journal June 29, 2012 "Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on the AB 506 process that cities are now required to go through before they may pursue protection through bankruptcy...
November 1, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices Earn Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2011: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2011-2012 U.S. News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National...
August 31, 2011
Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2012
SAN FRANCISCO ( August 31, 2011 ): Sixteen Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2012. The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide based...
July 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 13, 2011) - Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2011. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received...
June 2, 2011
Accolades
PLC Which Lawyer? 2011 Recommends Farella Braun + Martel Practices and Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO (June 2, 2011): PLC Which Lawyer? , a guide to law firms and lawyers published by Practical Law Company, ranks Farella Braun + Martel practices and recommends ten attorneys in the areas of Construction, Dispute Resolution, Environmental...
February 15, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
February 1, 2011
Media Coverage
Unions Set to Resist Vallejo Plan for 10 Cents on the Dollar
The Bond Buyer February 1, 2011 "Unions Set to Resist Vallejo Plan for 10 Cents on the Dollar" Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster, representing two of Vallejo's largest unions in the bankruptcy case, commented on whether or not...
September 14, 2010
Accolades
Farella Practices Earn Top Rankings in U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers 2010 Best Law Firms Rankings
San Francisco , CA - September 15, 2010 : Seven Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices earned top rankings in the inaugural publication of the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers 2010 Best Law Firms rankings. Achieving...
August 11, 2010
Accolades
Fifteen Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011
SAN FRANCISCO (August 11, 2010): Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® , the oldest and most respected peer-review...
July 28, 2010
Media Coverage
Transactions Nearly Double in First Half of 2010
San Francisco Daily Journal July 28, 2010 "Transactions Nearly Double in First Half of 2010" Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster described the current state of affairs for real estate investment at a presentation at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in June.
May 31, 2010
Media Coverage
Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings
North Bay Business Journal May 31, 2010 "Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings" Farella Braun + Martel's Insurance Coverage attorney Tyler Gerking and Restructuring & Insolvency attorney Gary Kaplan were quoted on the risk of legal...
May 31, 2010
Media Coverage
Hotel Industry Hit Hard by Defaults: Bankruptcy May Provide Opportunities for Investors
Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring & Insolvency practice attorneys Dean Gloster and Gary Kaplan were quoted on how bankruptcies may provide opportunities for investors and buyers to purchase high-profile properties at favorable costs. Continue reading, here .
May 18, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Kelly Woodruff Named One of California's Top Women Litigators
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP's Kelly Woodruff has been selected by the Daily Journal, one of California's most influential legal trade publications, as one of the "Top Women Litigators" in the state for...
May 12, 2010
Media Coverage
Top Women Litigators
Daily Journal "Top Women Litigators" May 12, 2010 Farella Braun + Martel's Kelly Woodruff named to the Daily Journal's Top Women Litigators list.
April 29, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference. The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...
February 20, 2010
Media Coverage
IBEW Argues in Appeals Court to Try to Save Vallejo Contract
Vallejo Times-Herald February 20, 2010 "IBEW argues in appeals court to try to save Vallejo contract" Farella Braun + Martel's Kelly Woodruff is quoted.
February 4, 2010
Media Coverage
ALIS bankruptcy session shows recovery isn't here yet
HotelNewsNow.com February 4, 2010 " Blog: ALIS bankruptcy session shows recovery isn't here yet " Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster was quoted from his ALIS conference presentation "Distressed Hotel/Workout Track: Navigating through Bankruptcy - Getting in and Getting...
November 2, 2009
Media Coverage
Q&A With Farella Braun & Martel's Kelly Woodruff
Law360 November 2, 2009 " Q&A With Farella Braun & Martel's Kelly Woodruff " Farella Braun + Martel's Kelly Woodruff, a complex commercial litigation partner and a member of the firm's appellate litigation and restructuring and insolvency practice groups, interviewed.