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Brian Donnelly Named a Distinguished Leader Award Finalist by The Recorder

September 6, 2023 Announcement

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Managing Partner Brian P. Donnelly has been named a “Distinguished Leader” award finalist as part of The Recorder’s 2023 California Legal Awards.

The California Legal Awards celebrate the achievement of lawyers and companies leading technology, innovation, and the profession.

In his legal practice, Brian advises clients on issues involving partnership and corporate tax law. Many of his clients are in the real estate industry and he also works with companies in the technology, energy, wine, and professional services industries. He is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America in Tax Law.

Winners will be announced at the California Legal Awards ceremony honoring all winners and finalists on November 2 at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco.

Farella Braun + Martel is a leading Northern California law firm representing corporate and private clients in sophisticated business and real estate transactions and complex commercial, civil, and criminal litigation. Clients seek our imaginative legal solutions and the dynamism and intellectual creativity of our lawyers. We are headquartered in San Francisco and maintain offices in the Napa Valley that are focused on the wine industry.

Contact:
Cheryl Loof
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
415.954.4433 / [email protected]

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