News
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...
July 10, 2023
Announcement
Welcome to Uncorked - A Farella Podcast
Farella Braun + Martel’s Wine Industry Group is pleased to announce the launch of the podcast Uncorked , an insider's look at the wine industry. Our goal is for this to be an intimate and informative podcast where we...
December 8, 2022
Media Coverage
Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford
Wine Business
Katherine Philippakis was quoted in the Wine Business article, "Planning Commission OKs Bella Union Winery at Former Provenance Facility in Rutherford." The goal for the “foreseeable future” is for Bella Union to produce 110,000 cases a year, attorney Katherine...
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 9, 2022
Media Coverage
Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law
North Bay Business Journal
Katherine Philippakis submitted commentary for the North Bay Business Journal article, "Website lawsuits, events regulations, environmental rules: What’s new in California wine business law." Read the full article here .
July 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards...
May 18, 2022
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among the Top Women Lawyers in California by Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce the selection of partner Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2022 list of California’s "Top Women Lawyers." The annual list honors the achievements of leading women lawyers statewide. This is...
November 3, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Far Niente Winery in its Acquisition of Provenance Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Napa Valley luxury wine producer Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards in its acquisition of the Provenance Vineyards real estate in Rutherford, Calif. from Treasury Wine Estates. Far Niente purchased...
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...
July 22, 2021
Media Coverage
What’s Ahead for California Wine Industry With Laws and Regulations - Q&A
North Bay Business Journal
More than wine, area lawyers specializing in the wine business have been forced in the past year to take on a number of critical issues. That includes regulations that were put in place to help the industry because of the...
September 14, 2020
Media Coverage
Approval of 16,000-acre Northern California Luxury Resort Project Challenged in Court
Katherine Philippakis commented in the North Bay Business Journal article, "Approval of 16,000-acre Northern California Luxury Resort Project Challenged in Court." Read the full article, here .
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...
July 23, 2020
Media Coverage
How Wine Business Law Is Shifting Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Allowances for Virtual Tastings, Direct Sales
North Bay Business Journal
Katherine Philippakis, chair of Farella's Wine Industry Group, was featured among wine law experts commenting on trends in wine business law from direct-to-consumer shipping to regulation of winery events amid COVID-19 shutdowns, the current wave of legal disputes, and key...
July 21, 2020
Media Coverage
Major Lake County Resort Development Approved
Napa Valley Register
Katherine Philippakis, chair of Farella's Wine Industry Group, was quoted in the Napa Valley Registe r article, "Major Lake County Resort Development Approved." The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a massive resort development known as the...
March 16, 2020
Announcement
Farella Advises on Sale of Diamond Creek Winery to Maison Louis Roederer
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, March 16, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented the family of the late Boots Brounstein on the sale of their Diamond Creek Winery in Calistoga, Calf. to French Champagne producer Maison Louis Roederer. Diamond Creek is...
July 16, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named Best Law Firm in Spirited Magazine’s BEST Of Reader Poll
Spirited Magazine
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CALIF., July 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that it was named Best Law Firm in Spirited magazine’s inaugural BEST Of Reader Poll . Spirited placed a survey on its website in...
May 30, 2019
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2019 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
The 2019 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the top firms in the Construction, Land Use/Zoning, and Not-for-Profit practice areas. Recognized attorneys include: Construction Adam Dawson CJ Higley Chris Gribble (Rising Star) Jeffrey...
December 11, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Michael David Winery on Sale of 7 Deadly Wine Brand
Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Michael David Winery in the sale of its 7 Deadly Lodi Zinfandel brand to The Wine Group. The sale included 7 Deadly Zins, the #1 Zinfandel brand in the United States, and 7...
December 6, 2018
Media Coverage
Napa Council Approves Vista Grove Homes Despite Price, Traffic Concerns
Napa Valley Register
"Napa Council Approves Vista Grove Homes Despite Price, Traffic Concerns" Katherine Philippakis represented the Vista Grove Homes development team in securing support from Napa planners for its 27-home project. Read the article, here .
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...
May 31, 2018
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2018 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2018 . Land use partner Steven Vettel was listed among the elite “Leading Lawyers” in the Land Use/Zoning...
May 2, 2018
Accolades
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s 2018 Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 2, 2018 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partner Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2018 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual list recognizes the...
September 26, 2017
Media Coverage
Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval
Napa Valley Register September 22, 2017 "Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval" Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win...
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...
May 24, 2017
Announcement
Daily Journal Names Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis Among Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 24, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partners Jessica Nall and Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2017 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual...
June 15, 2016
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2016 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2016. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice...
April 20, 2016
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
November 20, 2015
Media Coverage
All That's Allowed: Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits
Northbay Biz December 2015 "All That's Allowed" Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits after wineries inadvertently overstep their bounds on production and events. In the article, Farella wine industry practice chair Katherine Philippakis advises...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
May 14, 2015
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named One of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Katherine Philippakis was selected by the Daily Journal as one of 2015’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers in California. Philippakis...
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