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January 6, 2014
Media Coverage
‘Socially responsible investing’ steps towards mainstream
North Bay Business Journal January 6, 2014 "‘Socially responsible investing’ steps towards mainstream" The North Bay Business Journal article notes that individuals who measure societal impact as part of their investment performance are finding themselves with an increasingly sophisticated array of...
November 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
August 2, 2013
Announcement
Farella Continues Expansion of Exempt Organizations Group
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2013 : Courtney Nash Gardner joins Farella Braun + Martel LLP as an associate in its Exempt Organizations and Family Wealth Groups. Gardner assists nonprofit organizations on entity formation, operational and governance matters, board...
July 10, 2013
Announcement
Prominent Exempt Organizations and Tax Attorney Cynthia Rowland Joins Farella Braun + Martel As Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2013 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes San Francisco exempt organizations and tax attorney Cynthia R. Rowland to its partnership effective July 1. Rowland joins Farella’s Exempt Organizations and Family Wealth Groups with...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): 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 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
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...
October 1, 2012
Media Coverage
Early Mediation Smooths Family Business Succession
North Bay Business Journal October 1, 2012 “Early Mediation Smooths Family Business Succession” Farella Braun + Martel Family Wealth attorney, Lara Gilman, comments on the importance of bringing stakeholders together early on to help with the transition process and...
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...
August 27, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “The Best” Poll
SAN FRANCISCO (August 27, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that it received first-place honors in the Environmental Practice Group and Trusts & Estates Practice Group categories and second place in the Intellectual Property Practice Group category...
August 7, 2012
Media Coverage
Estate Planning Tools May Vanish in 2013
Lawyers USA
Genevieve Larson, of Farella’s Family Wealth Group, commented on the prospect of higher estate tax rates and the potential loss of key estate planning tools at the end of 2012.
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...
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 28, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “Best” Poll
SAN FRANCISCO (September 28, 2011): For the second year in a row, Farella Braun + Martel LLP was ranked the number one Trusts & Estates firm in the Lawyer to Lawyer category in The Recorder ’s annual 2011 “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 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 29, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Family Wealth and Business Transactions Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO , June 27, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has added Susan E. Baise as an associate in its Family Wealth Practice Group and Shara A. McCarthy as an associate in its Business Transactions Practice Group...
December 17, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “The Best” Poll
Ranked First in "The Best Trusts & Estates Firm" Category SAN FRANCISCO (December 17, 2010): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was ranked number one in the category of "The Best Trusts & Estates Firm" in The Recorder 's annual...
December 6, 2010
Media Coverage
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “The Best” Poll
The Recorder December 6, 2010 "The Best" Special Publication Farella Braun + Martel was ranked number one in the Lawyer to Lawyer category "The Best Trusts & Estates Firm" in The Recorder 's annual 2010 "The Best" special publication.
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 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...
April 7, 2010
Announcement
Four Attorneys Join Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO , April 7, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes four associates to the firm, including: Mark Weaver and Evan Abrams in the Family Wealth Group, Matthew Bostick in the Environmental Law Department and Jesse Debban...
January 11, 2010
Media Coverage
With No Fix on Estate Tax, Uncertainty Reigns
North Bay Business Journal January 11, 2010 "With No Fix on Estate Tax, Uncertainty Reigns: With no action from Congress, planners, people, left in lurch" Farella Braun + Martel's Fred Caspersen was quoted on what will happen with the...
September 7, 2009
Media Coverage
What will happen with the estate tax?
North Bay Business Journal September 7, 2009 "What will happen with the estate tax?” Farella Braun + Martel's Fred Caspersen was interviewed on the what will happen to the estate tax in 2010.
September 3, 2009
Accolades
Best Lawyers Recognizes 14 from Farella Braun + Martel in 2010 Edition
SAN FRANCISCO (September 3, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that fourteen of its lawyers have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers , the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
April 9, 2009
Media Coverage
Firms investing in trusts and estates practice areas
The Recorder April 9, 2009 "Death and Taxes: Firms investing in trusts and estates say life's two certain things breed steady work" Farella Braun + Martel's George Argyris and Lara Gilman quoted.
January 26, 2009
Media Coverage
Who's Who in Wine Law
North Bay Business Journal January 26, 2009 "Who's Who in Wine Law" Kate Ohlandt and Katherine Philippakis were featured in the North Bay Business Journal 's list of Who's Who in Wine Law.
January 1, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America 2009
SAN FRANCISCO (January 1, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel announces that several of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009 , published by Woodward/White, Inc. The following Farella...