News
July 9, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015) – 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 2015. Mary McCutcheon received special recognition...
May 19, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 19, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized five practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2015 edition. Farella’s Construction practice received...
May 6, 2015
Announcement
Farella Expands Thriving Real Estate Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Charles J. “CJ” Higley as a partner and Daniel J. McLeod as an associate to its Real Estate & Land Use Department...
December 5, 2014
Announcement
Seasoned Land Use Planner Joins Farella Braun + Martel Wine Industry Group
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, December 5, 2014: Kirsty Shelton Gerosa has joined Farella Braun + Martel LLP as a land use planner in its St. Helena, Calif. office. A seasoned land use and environmental planning professional, Gerosa will focus on...
November 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
October 15, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Client Landbank Investments Secures Approvals for Major New Office Development
SAN FRANCISCO, October 15, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Menlo Park-based Landbank Investments in securing final approvals for its major new office development called the Central & Wolfe Campus in Sunnyvale, Calif. The corporate campus totals more...
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...
August 15, 2014
Announcement
David Lazerwitz and Steven Vettel Named Among California’s Top 50 Development Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that David J. Lazerwitz and Steven L. Vettel have been named among the Daily Journal ’s Top 50 Development Lawyers in California. Lazerwitz is co-chair of Farella’s...
July 3, 2014
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2014 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 3, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2014. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice areas...
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...
June 3, 2013
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2013 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 3, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2013. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice areas...
April 23, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Campo Verde Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 139-megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Acquisition of Solar Gen 2 Power Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its acquisition of the 150-megawatt Solar Gen 2 power project located in Imperial County, Calif. First Solar News Release Farella’s deal team was led...
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...
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...
June 12, 2012
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2012. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice areas...
March 23, 2012
Media Coverage
Best Bay Area Land Deal - Daggett Place
San Francisco Business Times - Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards March 23, 2012 "Winner of Best Land Deal - Daggett Place" Farella Braun + Martel Land Use Partner Steven Vettel served as counsel to the developer of the 467...
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...
June 20, 2011
Accolades
The Legal 500 U.S. Recommends Farella Braun + Martel Construction and Land Use Practices
SAN FRANCISCO , CA (June 20, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel’s Construction and Land Use practices were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2011. Two lawyers were recognized in the Leading Lawyers lists: Deborah Ballati (Construction) and...
April 27, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Steven Vettel Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 25 Land Use Leaders in California
SAN FRANCISCO (April 27, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Steven Vettel has been named among the Daily Journal 's "Top 25 Land Use Leaders" in California. The inaugural list recognizes the leadership and accomplishments of California...
April 27, 2011
Media Coverage
Steven Vettel Named Among the Daily Journal's Top 25 Land Use Leaders
Daily Journal (Real Estate Supplement) April 27, 2011 "Top 25 Land Use Leaders" Farella Braun + Martel Partner Steven Vettel has been named among the Daily Journal 's "Top 25 Land Use Leaders" in California. The inaugural list recognizes...
August 27, 2010
Media Coverage
Real Estate Lawyers Look to Public, Nonprofit Sectors
The Recorder August 27, 2010 "Real Estate Lawyers Look to Public, Nonprofit Sectors" The article highlighted Farella Braun + Martel's land use partner Steve Vettel and current projects he is working on such as the San Francisco Museum of...
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...
April 29, 2010
Media Coverage
Sunny Skies for Lawyers Working Solar and Deals
The Recorder April 29, 2010 "Sunny skies for lawyers working solar and deals" Farella Braun + Martel's environmental attorney David Lazerwitz, focused on renewable energy and clean technology work, along with environmental partners Jon Benjamin and Skip Spaulding and Land Use Special...
April 29, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference. The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...
April 28, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists In First Solar’s $285 Million Acquisition of NextLight Renewable Power
SAN FRANCISCO , Apr. 28, 2010 : In its most recent major deal, Farella Braun + Martel advised First Solar in acquiring NextLight Renewable Power, LLC for $285 million. With members of the San Francisco firm's cleantech-focused practice group coordinating...
June 8, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices, Lawyers Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. Rankings
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 8, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel's Construction and Land Use practices and lawyers have been recognized in the 2009 edition of The US Legal 500 . The Legal 500 is an international online referral...
May 4, 2009
Media Coverage
California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms
California Real Estate Journal May 4, 2009 "California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms" Farella Braun + Martel ranked #5. Recent California real estate matters include winery use permit for Mumm Napa Valley, rezoning of 1000 16th Street, San Francisco...
April 30, 2009
Media Coverage
'Historic preservation' plan won't save S.F.
San Francisco Chronicle April 30, 2009 "'Historic preservation' plan won't save S.F." Farella Braun + Martel's Steven Vettel quoted.
July 31, 2007
Media Coverage
Paint Store Conversion Pits Developers Against Housing Advocates
San Francisco Chronicle July 31, 2007 "Paint store conversion pits developers against housing advocates" Farella Braun + Martel's Steven Vettel is quoted.