News
November 21, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2011): Benchmark Litigation 2012 ranks Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California. A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively...
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...
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 22, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Litigators Q&A with Farella's Karen Kimmey
Law360 June 22, 2011 "Top Litigators Q&A" Karen Kimmey, a trial lawyer at Farella Braun + Martel, spoke about her trial preparation routine. She said, "You can never anticipate all of the curveballs that might come your way at...
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country
The New York Times March 16, 2011 "Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the defense lawyer's perspective in jury selection.
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...
October 1, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2011
SAN FRANCISCO ( October 1, 2010 ): Benchmark Litigation 2011 has ranked Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California. Published by Legal Media Group Euromoney, Benchmark is the only publication on the market to...
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...
July 15, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 15, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 25 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun...
June 18, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices, Lawyers Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO , CA ( June 18, 2010 ): Farella Braun + Martel received top rankings in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA . The firm was recognized nationally in the Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol...
June 11, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Partial Summary Judgment Motion on Fair Labor Standards Act Claims in Class Action Suit
First reported decision addressing whether a precious metals distributor qualified for the retail sales exemption San Francisco (June 11, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel has won a victory for Monex Deposit Company, a seller of precious metals, in...
March 10, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner William P. Keane Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 10, 2010 - William P. Keane, a litigation partner at Farella Braun + Martel, has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers (the College), one of the premier professional trial-lawyer organizations...
January 4, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Tyler Gerking To Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has elevated litigator Tyler Gerking to partner. "This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and significant contributions Tyler has consistently demonstrated as an associate. Further, it is always...
September 3, 2009
Accolades
Best Lawyers Recognizes 14 from Farella Braun + Martel in 2010 Edition
SAN FRANCISCO (September 3, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that fourteen of its lawyers have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers , the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
April 15, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Welcomes Attorney Christopher Wheeler
SAN FRANCISCO , Apr. 15, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel has added associate Christopher C. Wheeler to the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. Wheeler joins Farella from the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation in Cambridge, Mass., where...
May 29, 2007
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Four New Associates
SAN FRANCISCO (May 30, 2007): Farella Braun + Martel expands key practice groups with the addition of four new associates: Karen D. Flentge (Real Estate), Sebastian A. Jerez (Business Litigation), Eugene Y. Mar (Intellectual Property and Technology), and Kristine...
January 15, 2007
Media Coverage
Custom Crush Agreements Need Care
North Bay Business Journal January 15, 2007 ""Custom Crush Agreements Need Care" Farella Braun + Martel's Richard Van Duzer and Matt Lewis are quoted.
January 1, 2007
Media Coverage
Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery
Compliance Week January, 20007 "Voicemail, Audio: Subject to e-Discovery" Farella Braun + Martel's Anthony Schoenberg is quoted on the details of future directions in federal electronic discovery rules.
August 1, 2006
Announcement
Robert L. Hines Re-Appointed Co-Chair of ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
SAN FRANCISCO (August 2, 2006): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce that Robert L. Hines has been re-appointed as a co-chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. Mr...
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
May 8, 2006
Media Coverage
Pacesetters
California Real Estate Journal
California Real Estate Journal May 8, 2006 “Pacesetters” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is appointed to the board of directors of Hearthstone.
March 22, 2006
Media Coverage
State defends its regulation of beer, wine
Seattle Times
The Seattle Times March 22, 2006 “State defends its regulation of beer, wine” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding a Washington state judge’s ruling having significant ramifications for other states regulatory systems.
December 6, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Three To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that three attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2006. The new partners are: Katherine Philippakis, Kevin Poloncarz, and Anthony P. Schoenberg. “As Farella Braun...
December 5, 2005
Media Coverage
Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze
Napa Valley Register
Napa Valley Register December 5, 2005 “Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding the importance of insurance for wineries.
September 27, 2005
Media Coverage
Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal - Intellectual Property Supplement September 27, 2005 “Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them" Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher is quoted.
August 1, 2005
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the 2005 Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2005) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 29 attorneys were named as 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were singled out...
November 15, 2004
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Six To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 15, 2004): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that six attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2005. The new partners are: Lara N. Gilman, John J. Gregory, Nan E. Joesten...
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