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The Legal 500 United States 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices

June 12, 2012 Accolades

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 are Deborah Ballati (Construction) and Steven Vettel (Land Use/Zoning).

 

The Legal 500 United States surveys and interviews clients and lawyers across the United States to determine which firms and attorneys are considered leaders in their field. Rankings assess key qualities in the legal field, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence and commitment.

 

Farella Braun + Martel represents clients throughout the United States and abroad in sophisticated business transactions and high-stakes commercial, civil and criminal litigation. Farella lawyers are known for their imaginative legal solutions, dynamism and intellectual creativity. With an unwavering service ethic and interdisciplinary team approach, the firm is committed to advancing clients' objectives in the most effective, coordinated and efficient manner. Founded in 1962, Farella is headquartered in San Francisco and maintains an office in the Napa Valley focused on the wine industry. www.fbm.com

  

Contact:

Cheryl Loof

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

415.954.4433

[email protected]

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