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Benchmark Litigation 2021 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms in California

October 12, 2020 Announcement

SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2021 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a Tier 1 San Francisco ranking.

Additional California rankings include a Tier 1 ranking in Securities and Tier 2 rankings in Competition/Antitrust, Insurance, and Intellectual Property.

Farella attorneys recognized by Benchmark Litigation include:

  • Carly Alameda: 40 & Under Hot List
  • Sarah Bell: 40 & Under Hot List
  • Doug Dexter: Labor and Employment Star
  • William Friedrich: California - Litigation Star, Local Litigation Star,
    National Practice Area Star
  • Tyler Gerking: Future Star
  • Neil Goteiner: California - Litigation Star
  • William Keane: California - Litigation Star, Local Litigation Star
  • Thomas Mayhew: California - Litigation Star, Local Litigation Star
  • Stephanie Skaff: Future Star
  • Holly Sutton: Labor and Employment Star
  • Erica Villanueva: 40 & Under Hot List
  • Brandon Wisoff: California - Litigation Star
  • Douglas Young: California - Litigation Star, Local Litigation Star

Farella Braun + Martel is a leading Northern California law firm representing corporate and private clients in sophisticated business transactions and complex commercial, civil and criminal litigation. Clients seek our imaginative legal solutions and the dynamism and intellectual creativity of our lawyers. We are headquartered in San Francisco and maintain offices in the Napa Valley that are focused on the wine industry.

Contact:
Cheryl Loof
Farella Braun + Martel LLP
415 954-4433 / [email protected]  

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