News
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...
September 29, 2021
Media Coverage
US Urged to Overhaul Public Land Rents, Siting to Bridge Renewables Gap
Reuters Events
David Lazerwitz is quoted in the Reuters Events article, " US Urged to Overhaul Public Land Rents, Siting to Bridge Renewables Gap." In the article, David said BLM needs to bring the cost of developing on federal land in line with costs...
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 26, 2021
Media Coverage
Plan for Off-Shore Turbines Likely To Generate Many Billable Hours
Daily Journal
David Lazerwitz provided commentary in the Daily Journal article "Plan for Off-Shore Turbines Likely To Generate Many Billable Hours." In the article, David noted that we are still a long way from actually developing projects and there are a...
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...
February 26, 2021
Announcement
Nevada Links Wins Summary Judgment Motion in Case Brought by United States
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel successfully defended Nevada Links, Inc., the owner of a championship golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a $100 million lawsuit brought by the United States alleging that a land lease...

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...
January 29, 2020
Announcement
Farella Represents Marin County Bicycle Coalition in Successful Pro Bono Appeal to Permit Bicycle Access to Existing Trail Network
SAN FRANCISCO, January 29, 2020: With assistance from Farella Braun + Martel, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) participated as amicus curiae in a successful appeal of a lawsuit challenging the Marin County Open Space District’s approval of MCBC’s...

October 31, 2019
Announcement
Farella Assists Patagonia With Challenge to Federal Agencies’ Weakening of ESA Protections
Farella Braun + Martel is advising Patagonia on its 60-day notice of intent to sue the United States Department of the Interior and United States Department of Commerce, and their constituent agencies tasked with administering the Endangered Species Act...

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...
August 22, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Development and Sale of 280 MW California Flats Solar Project
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as project development, permitting and real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in the development and sale of First Solar’s 280 megawatt California Flats Solar Project, located on approximately 2,900 acres of...
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 13, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Respect to Development and Sale of Switch Station Solar Projects
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as permitting, real estate and project development counsel for First Solar’s 179 megawatt AC Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 solar projects located on federal public land in Clark County, Nevada, including...
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 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...
August 15, 2016
Announcement
32 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 The Best Lawyers in America©; Three Earn Lawyer of the Year Honors
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2016: Thirty-two Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2017. Three Farella attorneys have earned Lawyer of the Year honors in their...
July 8, 2016
Accolades
53 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 8, 2016) – Fifty-three 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 2016. Farella attorneys named among 2016...
October 7, 2015
Media Coverage
Calif. Gov. Signs Landmark Renewable Energy Bill
Law360 October 7, 2015 "Calif. Gov. Signs Landmark Renewable Energy Bill" David Lazerwitz, co-chair of Farella Braun + Martel's Renewable Energy Group, commented on the significance of California's landmark renewable energy bill, SB 350. Mr. Lazerwitz told Law360 that "the increase...
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