News
June 5, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Strengthens IP Litigation and Real Estate Groups with Addition of Two Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP adds Cathleen Garrigan as an associate in its Intellectual Property Litigation Department and Jeffrey Tyrrell as an associate in its Real Estate and Land Use Department. Garrigan’s intellectual...
April 23, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Pair of Attorneys to Intellectual Property Litigation and Environmental Law Practice Groups
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 23, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes Andrew Nguyen as an associate in its Intellectual Property Litigation Department and Brennan Quinn as an associate in its Environmental Law Department. Nguyen’s practice focuses on representing...
April 9, 2012
Accolades
Farella Recognized Among the Leading Environmental Practices in the San Francisco Bay Area by The Recorder
Farella Braun + Martel’s Environmental Law Department was recognized by The Recorder in its go-to list of 10 “Leading Environmental Practices” in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Recorder’s “Leading Environmental Practices” Farella’s Environmental Law Department has a diverse skill set...
January 30, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists NaturEner USA Close Wind Power Project Financing
SAN FRANCISCO (January 30, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel assisted NaturEner USA LLC, a renewable energy company, in securing a $320 million construction loan from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to build the 189-megawatt Rim Rock wind power project...
January 25, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Welcomes Three Attorneys to Diverse Practice Groups
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP adds three associates to the firm: Jenny Teaford joins the Business Litigation Group; Rochelle Lee Woods joins the Intellectual Property & Technology Group; and Ashley Breakfield joins the...
December 7, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on the Sale of the 550MW Topaz Solar Farm Development
SAN FRANCISCO, December 7, 2011: Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as First Solar’s environmental, real estate and permitting counsel on the development of First Solar, Inc.’s Topaz Solar Farm, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant being built...
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...
September 30, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of 550MW Desert Sunlight Solar Farm Development
SAN FRANCISCO, September 30, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as First Solar’s environmental, real estate and permitting counsel on the development and financing of First Solar’s Desert Sunlight Solar Farm project, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar...
September 9, 2011
Media Coverage
Federal Courts Can’t Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law
ABA Litigation News September 9, 2011 "Federal Courts Can't Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Environmental Law Partner and former co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Environmental Litigation Committee, Robert L. Hines comments on...
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...
August 18, 2011
Announcement
First Solar Obtains Key U.S. Bureau of Land Management Decision for Desert Sunlight Solar Farm
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel announces that it served as lead outside counsel to First Solar in obtaining the key U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Record of Decision (ROD) on August 10...
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 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 20, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s James Bruen Inducted into International Association of Defense Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO , May 20, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner James A. Bruen was selected to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Bruen is a member of the firm's Environmental Law Department and...
February 15, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
February 1, 2011
Media Coverage
Mojave Desert Getting New Limits
Daily Journal February 1, 2011 "Mojave Getting New Use Limits" Farella Braun + Martel's David Lazerwitz was quoted on the court ruling requiring greater protection against off-road vehicle abuse in the Mojave Desert.
January 31, 2011
Announcement
Court Ruling Requires Greater Protection Against OHV Abuse In California Desert
In follow-up to a ruling on off-highway vehicle routes in the California desert, federal judge imposes deadline for new plan and imposes protective measures SAN FRANCISCO - January 31, 2011 : Ten environmental organizations secured a favorable ruling in...
September 27, 2010
Media Coverage
Proposed California Regulation Could Require Product Reformulation
The Rose Sheet September 27, 2010 "Proposed California Regulation Could Require Product Reformulation" Farella Braun + Martel's John Epperson was quoted.
September 21, 2010
Media Coverage
New Chemical Rules to Have Broad Impact
North Bay Business Journal September 20, 2010 "New Chemical Rules to Have Broad Impact: List of ‘chemicals of concern' may be ‘game changer' for producers" Farella Braun + Martel's John Epperson was quoted on California's Department of Toxic Substances Control...
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 27, 2010
Media Coverage
Real Estate Lawyers Look to Public, Nonprofit Sectors
The Recorder August 27, 2010 "Real Estate Lawyers Look to Public, Nonprofit Sectors" The article highlighted Farella Braun + Martel's land use partner Steve Vettel and current projects he is working on such as the San Francisco Museum of...
August 23, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Partners Robert Hines and Nan Joesten Appointed to American Bar Association Leadership Positions
SAN FRANCISCO , August 23, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel partners Buzz Hines and Nan Joesten were appointed to leadership positions for the American Bar Association (ABA) and will serve terms through August 2011, and August 2012...
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 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...
June 18, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices, Lawyers Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO , CA ( June 18, 2010 ): Farella Braun + Martel received top rankings in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA . The firm was recognized nationally in the Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol...
April 30, 2010
Media Coverage
Stimulus Funds Keeping Lawyers Busy, Helping Them Hold Agencies Accountable
Daily Journal April 23, 2010 "Stimulus Funds Keeping Lawyers Busy, Helping Them Hold Agencies Accountable" Farella Braun + Martel's David Lazerwitz , an environmental attorney focused on renewable energy and clean technology work, is quoted on competitive timelines in order to receive...
April 29, 2010
Media Coverage
Sunny Skies for Lawyers Working Solar and Deals
The Recorder April 29, 2010 "Sunny skies for lawyers working solar and deals" Farella Braun + Martel's environmental attorney David Lazerwitz, focused on renewable energy and clean technology work, along with environmental partners Jon Benjamin and Skip Spaulding and Land Use Special...
April 28, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists In First Solar’s $285 Million Acquisition of NextLight Renewable Power
SAN FRANCISCO , Apr. 28, 2010 : In its most recent major deal, Farella Braun + Martel advised First Solar in acquiring NextLight Renewable Power, LLC for $285 million. With members of the San Francisco firm's cleantech-focused practice group coordinating...
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