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September 26, 2023
Announcement
Chris Locke Recognized for Jack London State Historic Park Pro Bono Work
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Environmental Law Partner Chris Locke was honored as a Park Advocate for his pro bono efforts at Jack London Park Partners’ Jack’s Bohemian Groove fundraising gala on September 23. Proceeds...
September 19, 2023
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2023 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2023 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2023 James Colopy Robert Hines David Lazerwitz Chris Locke Who’s Who Legal – Insurance...

August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...
July 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation Amy Briggs – Business...
June 1, 2023
Announcement
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2023 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
February 14, 2023
Lawdragon Names 7 Farella Partners Among “Leaders in Environmental Law”
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that seven partners were selected to the 2023 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law Guide. Selected for inclusion are: Sarah Bell – Environmental Litigation Ashley Breakfield &ndash...
September 14, 2022
Announcement
Who’s Who Legal 2022 Recognizes Farella Lawyers
Five Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2022 as leading practitioners in their fields. Who’s Who Legal – Environment 2022 James Colopy – Environment Robert Hines – Environment David Lazerwitz – Environment Chris...

August 18, 2022
Announcement
50 Farella Lawyers in 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™; 4 Lawyer of the Year Awards
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to have 50 lawyers listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America ™. Four Farella lawyers received Best Lawyers ® “Lawyer...
July 14, 2022
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2022. Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate Amy...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 14 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2022 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
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...
July 8, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-seven Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2021. 2021 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate James Bruen...
May 20, 2021
Announcement
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2021 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law: Western United States Robert Hines...

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...
July 8, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2020. Farella attorneys named among 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris &ndash...
April 23, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2020 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law...

November 6, 2019
Announcement
Chris Locke Joins Marin County Bar Association Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel partner Chris Locke was elected to the Marin County Bar Association’s Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2020. With over 700 members, the MCBA supports bar association members, serves as a...

August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
July 9, 2019
Accolades
40 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2019: Forty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2019. Farella attorneys named among 2019 Northern California...
April 25, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized by Chambers USA 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2019:Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 11 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2019 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Of note, this year the Insurance Recovery practice moved up to...
August 30, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2018
Nine Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2018 as leading practitioners in their fields. James Bruen – Environment; Thought Leaders Global Elite James Colopy – Environment Alan Harris – Construction, Thought Leaders &ndash...
August 15, 2018
Accolades
44 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2018: Forty-four Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Two Farella attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year&rdquo...
July 10, 2018
Accolades
48 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2018): Forty eight 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 2018. Farella attorneys named among 2018 Northern...
May 3, 2018
Accolades
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers and Practice Areas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 10 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2018 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – Nationwide and California Environment &ndash...
January 23, 2018
Patchwork Water Pollution Rule Takes Effect After Supreme Court Ruling
Bloomberg BNA Environment & Energy Report January 23, 2018 "Patchwork Water Pollution Rule Takes Effect After Supreme Court Ruling" Farella Braun + Martel's environmental law partner Chris Locke commented on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that litigation over the...
October 27, 2017
Announcement
Buzz Hines and Chris Locke Inducted as Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, October 27, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that partners Buzz Hines and Chris Locke were inducted as Fellows of the American College of Environmental Lawyers at the College’s October 2017 Annual Meeting...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
July 7, 2017
Accolades
50 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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 2017. Farella attorneys named among 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris...
May 26, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 26, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2017 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – National, California Environment – California Insurance...
May 22, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2017
Nine Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2017 as leading practitioners in their fields. Three attorneys earned recognition among Thought Leaders. Deborah Ballati – Construction, Thought Leaders - Construction James Bruen...
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