Attorney Representations

Regularly represents law firms and individual lawyers in cases where malpractice, conflicts, or ethical issues are at stake. Multiple investigations, 3 trials, and approximately 10 appellate arguments.

Firm Highlights

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Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Five to Partner

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What to Do When Commercial Leases End Up in Bankruptcy

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses to close, leaving landlords in the lurch. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake up the nation’s economy. Long-standing companies such as JC Penney, J. Crew, Neiman Marcus, Modell’s...

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Lawyers Warn Those Bracing for Prop. 19’s Tax Hit: Act Fast

Evan Abrams spoke to the San Francisco Business Times for the article "Lawyers Warn Those Bracing for Prop. 19’s Tax Hit: Act Fast." In the article, Evan said, “If you really want to do anything...

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Prop. 19 Passed, Here Is What You Need to Know

Proposition 19, which passed last month, has important consequences for all real property owners in California. It is important to act quickly before Proposition 19's effective date of February 16, 2021. Proposition 19 has...

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17 Firms Join Crowell in Seeking Trump's Removal

Farella is among 17 law firms joining Crowell & Moring in sending a joint letter to Vice President Mike Pence to call for President Donald Trump’s immediate removal from office and to urge Pence to invoke the 25th...

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Equal Pay Data Reporting, an Asset for the Strategic Employer

Join Holly Sutton and co-speaker, Erin Hastings, in the discussion on "Equal Pay Data Reporting, an Asset for the Strategic Employer." California’s recently passed SB973 requires certain employers to collect and report the number...

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Perspectives on Virtual Proceedings: ADR & Claims Resolution in a COVID World

Erica Villanueva will be speaking at the 2021 Virtual Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar on "Perspectives on Virtual Proceedings: ADR & Claims Resolution in a COVID World."

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Bankruptcy Provisions in COVID Relief Legislation Impacting PPP Loans, Commercial Leases and Preference Claims

With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching on into another year, businesses continue to experience adverse effects. Bankruptcy filings, especially among retailers, were higher than average in 2020, and it is likely that more companies large...

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The Pitfalls of Boilerplate Lease Agreements

Quinn Arntsen was featured in a GlobeSt Q&A on the pitfalls of boilerplate lease agreements. There are several provisions landlords should insist upon when renegotiating leases. But there are also several common pitfalls including...

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Cannabis IP: Using Intellectual Property to Protect Your Assets and Grow Your Business

Join Nate Garhart and Ashley Roybal-Reid in the discussion on "Cannabis IP: Using Intellectual Property to Protect Your Assets and Grow Your Business." Intellectual property (IP) is a critical issue in the cannabis industry...