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Farella COVID-19 Update: A Message From the Managing Partner

March 18, 2020 Announcement

To our clients, alumni and friends,

During these unsettling times, Farella Braun + Martel is focused on protecting the health and safety of our firm members, clients, and communities and doing our part to help contain the spread of COVID-19. We also are committed to providing uninterrupted service to our clients at the highest level.

Farella’s San Francisco and Napa Valley offices have transitioned to working remotely in compliance with the San Francisco Public Health Order issued on March 16 and the Napa County Shelter-at-Home Order issued on March 18, requiring people to stay at home for all but essential needs.

We would like to assure our clients we are here to support them through this challenging and dynamic time. We have adapted and activated our business continuity plans firmwide. A robust information and telecommuting technology infrastructure enables us to maintain the excellent service that our clients expect.

We encourage you to contact us with any concerns or questions you may have arising from the COVID-19 situation. We are here to support you. Our lawyers can be reached by phone and email as usual (attorney directory). For general inquiries, please email [email protected].

We hope that you and your families remain safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Brian P. Donnelly
Managing Partner

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