News
May 24, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2013
SAN FRANCISCO , CA (May 24, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized six practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s...
April 15, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Construction Group Shortlisted for 2013 Chambers USA Award of Excellence
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2013 – Farella Braun + Martel has been shortlisted for a 2013 Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Construction. The awards are based on research for the 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers...
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 6, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 6, 2012) – Forty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers–Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2012. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition. Deborah...
June 12, 2012
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2012. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice areas...
June 12, 2012
Accolades
Who’s Who Legal - Most Highly Regarded Lawyers: Construction 2012
Three Farella lawyers are recognized among the most highly regarded construction lawyers in 2012 by Who's Who Legal . Deborah Ballati is one of the 10 highest ranked attorneys on an international list of the most highly regarded individuals. Ballati is “a...
June 7, 2012
Accolades
Chambers USA 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 7, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practice areas in its 2012 edition. Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella’s Construction and Food...
March 19, 2012
Media Coverage
Collaborative Approach Drives Fast Growing Alternative Project Delivery Methods and Processes
California Constructor March/April 2012 “Collaborative Approach Drives Fast Growing Alternative Project Delivery Methods and Processes” Farella Braun + Martel’s Deborah Ballati commented on trends in project delivery systems.
February 29, 2012
Announcement
Farella Assists American Conservatory Theater Acquire Historic Strand Theatre
SAN FRANCISCO (February 29, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel assisted the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in its acquisition and development of the historic Strand Theatre in San Francisco, the latest major step toward the development and revitalization of...
February 29, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Alan Harris Elected President of American College of Construction Lawyers; Succeeds Colleague and Partner Deborah Ballati
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Of Counsel Alan E. Harris has been elected president of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). Harris has been a Fellow with the ACCL since 1992.  ...
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...
October 12, 2011
Accolades
Deborah Ballati Named One of Northern California’s Real Estate Women of Influence
SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2011 – Farella Braun + Martel’s Deborah S. Ballati was selected as one of the 2011 Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence in commercial real estate. Published in the San Francisco Business Times, the...
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 25, 2011
Announcement
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Elects Farella Braun + Martel Partner Richard Shapiro to its Board
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel's Richard Shapiro has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, one of the country's top-ranking professional resident theatre companies. The Berkeley Repertory Theatre is...
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 20, 2011
Accolades
The Legal 500 U.S. Recommends Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO , CA (June 20, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel’s Construction and Land Use practices were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2011. Two lawyers were recognized in the Leading Lawyers lists: Deborah Ballati (Construction) and...
June 14, 2011
Accolades
Chambers USA 2011 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 13, 2011): Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practices at Farella Braun + Martel in its 2011 edition. Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella's Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol) practice areas. In California...
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...
May 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Mark Petersen Appointed Chair of Bar Association of San Francisco Mediation Committee
SAN FRANCISCO , May 13, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel partner Mark D. Petersen has been appointed chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's (BASF) Mediation Committee, a part of BASF's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, for a...
May 11, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partners Deborah Ballati and Katherine Philippakis Named Top Women Lawyers in California by Daily Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that Partner Deborah S. Ballati was selected as one of the "Top 75 Litigators" and Partner Katherine Philippakis was selected as one of the "Top...
May 11, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Women Lawyers 2011 - Deborah Ballati
Daily Journal May 11, 2011 "Top Women Lawyers 2011" Deborah Ballati was named among the "Top 75 Women Litigators" in California.
February 25, 2011
Announcement
Richard Shapiro Authors Chapter on Construction-Related Agreements in CEB Publication on California Easements and Boundaries
SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel's Richard Shapiro, Partner in the firm's Construction and Real Estate practice groups has authored a chapter on "Construction-Related Agreements" in California Easements and Boundaries: Law and Litigation , published...
February 22, 2011
Announcement
Deborah Ballati Elected President of the American College of Construction Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO , February 22, 2011 - Deborah S. Ballati, a partner in Farella Braun + Martel's Construction and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups, has been elected President of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). She has been a...
January 14, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Grows by Five Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO ( Jan. 14, 2011 ): Farella Braun + Martel added five associates to the firm. New additions include: Navjot Athwal - Real Estate: Athwal earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law...
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
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel's Construction Department tours the construction site of the new Bay Bridge
Farella Braun + Martel's Construction Department tours the construction site of the new San Francisco Bay Bridge.
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...