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August 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 46 lawyers received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Two Farella partners received prestigious Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” awards in San Francisco...

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...
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...

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...
March 5, 2020
Announcement
Farella Represents the Bundschu Company in its Acquisition of Valley of the Moon Winery
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented the Bundschu Company in its acquisition of the 60 acre winery and vineyard property at the historic Rancho Agua Caliente in Glen Ellen, California in Sonoma Valley, the current...

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...
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...
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...
October 31, 2016
Accolades
Frank Farella Honored at Business of Wine Leadership Dinner
Farella Braun + Martel founding partner Frank Farella was honored at the Business of Wine Leadership dinner at the Culinary Institute of America’s new Napa, California campus, the former site of Copia. The dinner was conceived by Jeff Menashe...
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...
August 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Acquire Robert Hall Winery on California's Central Coast
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O'Neill Vintners & Distillers in its acquisition of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. The sale included the Robert Hall production facilities, hospitality center, inventory, vineyards and...
August 17, 2015
Announcement
The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 Lists 30 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2015: Thirty Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2016. Farella attorneys featured in the 2016 edition include: George T. Argyris: Trusts...
October 7, 2014
Media Coverage
Stories in the Glass
NorthBay Biz October 2012 "Stories in the Glass" Frank Farella comments on the changing North Bay and Napa Valley wine industry.
August 18, 2014
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2015 Recognizes 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys: Two Selected Among San Francisco Lawyers of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2014: Twenty-nine Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015 edition. Additionally, two Farella partners have earned Lawyer of the Year honors...
March 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Form New Strategic Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, March 3, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented O’Neill Vintners & Distillers in the formation of a strategic partnership with Cecchetti Wine Company. The new partnership will operate under the O'Neill Vintners & Distillers banner...
August 20, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE). Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
July 25, 2007
Accolades
Twenty Nine Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 25, 2007) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 29 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received special...
September 5, 2006
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Selected as "Best Lawyers in America"
SAN FRANCISCO (September 5, 2006): Ten attorneys at Farella Braun + Martel have been recognized as top practitioners in eight categories in The Best Lawyers in America 2007 , published by Woodward/White, Inc. Notably, Frank Farella has been considered a Best...
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
September 14, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents The Swig Company in the Sale of the Fairmont Chicago Hotel
San Francisco, CA (September 14, 2005) – Farella Braun + Martel announced today it has completed a major deal on behalf of The Swig Company, a private real estate investment and management company headquartered in San Francisco with a...
August 1, 2005
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the 2005 Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 1, 2005) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 29 attorneys were named as 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Four Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were singled out...
August 31, 2004
Accolades
Super Lawyers Names 22 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys to the Inaugural Northern California List
SAN FRANCISCO (August 31, 2004) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that 22 attorneys were named to the “Northern California Super Lawyers” 2004 list. Two partners were singled out by their peers: Deborah Ballati as one...