News
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...
April 20, 2018
Media Coverage
4 Tips for Companies to Shield Against Phishing Scams
Law360 April 20, 2018 "4 Tips for Companies to Shield Against Phishing Scams" Insurance recovery partner Tyler Gerking commented on questions some insurers are asking on social engineering coverage applications related to whether a prospective policyholder has any verification procedures in...
March 19, 2018
Announcement
JD Supra Recognizes Tyler Gerking With 2018 Readers’ Choice Award
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking is the recipient of a 2018 Readers’ Choice Award by JD Supra. The 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards recognize over 240 authors (from among 50,000) who...
February 14, 2018
Media Coverage
Insurers May Not be Able to Avoid Blockchain, Virtual Currencies ‘Sweeping Through Industry’
Insurance Journal February 14, 2018 "Insurers May Not be Able to Avoid Blockchain, Virtual Currencies ‘Sweeping Through Industry’" Mary McCutcheon was a panelist at the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) D&O Symposium on February 1. Her panel discussed emerging exposures such as...
February 9, 2018
Media Coverage
Apple, Cisco Venture Could Fuel Cyberinsurance Market Surge
Law360 February 9, 2018 "Apple, Cisco Venture Could Fuel Cyberinsurance Market Surge" Tyler Gerking, Farella Insurance Recovery Group chair, provided some thoughts in the article on possible coverage issues policyholders should consider. In the article, he noted that it...
January 4, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Amanda Hairston and Erik Olson
SAN FRANCISCO, January 4, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of senior associates Amanda Hairston and Erik C. Olson to the partnership effective January 1, 2018. “Congratulations to Amanda and Erik on this significant career achievement...
November 1, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 27, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018: Deborah...
October 19, 2017
Media Coverage
Recouping Losses from California Wildfires: Insurance attorneys offer advice for wine industry firms impacted by disaster
Wines & Vines October 19, 2007 "Recouping Losses from California Wildfires: Insurance attorneys offer advice for wine industry firms impacted by disaster" Insurance recovery group chair Tyler Gerking and insurance and risk-management consultant David Smith provide thoughts on maximizing...
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...
August 8, 2017
Accolades
Three Farella Braun + Martel Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Under 40 Hotlist
Farella Braun + Martel LLP partners Carly Alameda , Eugene Mar , and Erica Villanueva have been named to Benchmark Litigation ’s 2017 Under 40 Hotlist . The list honors partners 40 or younger who have been deemed the...
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 26, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 26, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2017 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – National, California Environment – California Insurance...
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...
May 22, 2017
Announcement
Mary McCutcheon Named President-Elect of the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that partner Mary E. McCutcheon was installed as President-Elect of the prestigious American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC) at its 5 th Annual Meeting in Chicago...
April 24, 2017
Media Coverage
Driverless Cars and Liability: A Podcast on Legal Questions Around Autonomous Vehicles
Farella insurance recovery litigator Dennis Cusack discusses legal questions around autonomous vehicles with Ford Motor Co.'s Emily Frascaroli and Baker McKenzie's Lothar Determann. The podcast is moderated by ALM reporter Ben Hancock. Link to listen to the podcast
February 9, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Dennis Cusack Wins 2017 Client Choice Award
SAN FRANCISCO, February 9, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Insurance Recovery Partner Dennis Cusack was named the exclusive recipient of the 2017 Client Choice Award in the Insurance category for California. Cusack has devoted his legal career to...
December 21, 2016
Media Coverage
Uber halts S.F. self-driving pilot in showdown with DMV
San Francisco Chronicle December 21, 2016 "Uber halts S.F. self-driving pilot in showdown with DMV" Farella Insurance Recovery partner Dennis Cusack comments on consumer reaction to Uber's fleet of self-driving cars. “When (Uber) first started putting cars on the road...
December 14, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names Tyler Gerking Chair of Insurance Recovery Group
SAN FRANCISCO, December 14, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Partner Tyler Gerking has been appointed chair of its Insurance Recovery Group. “This achievement is well deserved,” said firm chairman Steve Lowenthal. “Tyler has been...
November 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 28, 2016
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017...
October 27, 2016
Media Coverage
Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage
Law360 October 27, 2016 "Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage" Insurance recovery partner Tyler Gerking commented on "act of war" or terrorism exclusions contained in many cyber policies. According to the article, the exclusions are another potential...
October 14, 2016
Media Coverage
One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos.
Law360 October 14, 2016 "One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos." Privacy and Cybersecurity co-chair Tyler Gerking comments on newly available cyberinsurance policies packaged with risk monitoring programs. In the article, Mr. Gerking commented, "Smaller businesses are far more at...
September 29, 2016
Media Coverage
Law360 Rainmaker Q&A: Farella Braun's Mary McCutcheon
Mary E. McCutcheon is an insurance recovery partner in Farella Braun & Martel's San Francisco office and is chairwoman of Farella's construction and insurance department. Over the past 30 years, she has represented corporations, public entities and individuals in a variety of...
September 23, 2016
Media Coverage
Data breaches aren’t unusual but Yahoo taking two years to discover one is, security experts say
Los Angeles Times September 23, 2016 "Data breaches aren’t unusual but Yahoo taking two years to discover one is, security experts say" Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on the potential for investor litigation. In the article, Gerking said, “Let’s...
September 2, 2016
Media Coverage
3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things
Law360 September 2, 2016 "3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things" In this article, Tyler Gerking comments on insurers modifying "traditional" liability insurance policies and policies specifically tailored to cyber-related risks in response to the evolving...
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 10, 2016
Announcement
Mary McCutcheon Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO, August 10, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that partner Mary E. McCutcheon was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the prestigious American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC). Established in 2012, the ACCEC is composed of...
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...