News
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
June 14, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Legal 500 United States 2021
The 2021 edition of Legal 500 U nited States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, Not-for-Profit, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Land use partner Steven Vettel was named to the Land Use/Zoning section’s Hall...
April 16, 2021
Announcement
Farella Advises MedMen to Win San Francisco Cannabis Retail Store Approval
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel provided national premium cannabis retailer MedMen Enterprises Inc. with land use and permitting advice to win approval to open a new retail store on Union Street in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow...
March 25, 2021
Announcement
Farella Assists Developers Win San Francisco Transbay Parcel F Tower Approval
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented the joint venture of Hines, Urban Pacific Development, and Goldman Sachs to secure approval for the construction of a 61-story, 800-foot tall mixed-use tower adjacent to the Transbay Terminal on...
August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
August 16, 2020
The Time to Reinvent the Commercial Real Estate Spaces of the Future Is Now
Bisnow
Real Estate and Land Use partner CJ Higley was quoted in the Bisnow article, "The Time to Reinvent the Commercial Real Estate Spaces of the Future Is Now." Read the full article, here .
August 13, 2020
Announcement
Farella Assists Developers in Winning Balboa Reservoir Housing Project Approval
Project to create a diverse and vibrant new San Francisco neighborhood SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented a partnership of AvalonBay Communities and BRIDGE Housing Corporation in securing approval from the San Francisco Board of...
June 11, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Legal 500 United States 2020
The 2020 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Construction, Land Use/Zoning, and Not-for-Profit practice areas. Land use partner Steven Vettel was named to the Land Use/Zoning section’s Hall...
January 9, 2020
Media Coverage
Plans for SF’s 4th-tallest building win key OK as developer resolves opposition
San Francisco Chronicle
C.J. Higley was mentioned in the article, "Plans for SF’s 4th-tallest building win key OK as developer resolves opposition." According to the article, the Transbay district Parcel F tower would include 165 condos, 189 hotel rooms and 325,000 square...
May 30, 2019
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2019 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
The 2019 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the top firms in the Construction, Land Use/Zoning, and Not-for-Profit practice areas. Recognized attorneys include: Construction Adam Dawson CJ Higley Chris Gribble (Rising Star) Jeffrey...
April 8, 2019
Media Coverage
Last Major SF Transbay Tower, Affordable Housing at Risk of Delays
San Francisco Chronicle
Real Estate/Land Use and Development Partner Charles (C.J.) Higley shares his thoughts on why the 546 Howard St. tower project deserves priority for approval. Read the full article here .
June 15, 2016
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2016 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2016. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice...
May 6, 2015
Announcement
Farella Expands Thriving Real Estate Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Charles J. “CJ” Higley as a partner and Daniel J. McLeod as an associate to its Real Estate & Land Use Department...