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Special Report - Law: California's Major Real Estate Law Firms

April 17, 2006 Media Coverage

California Real Estate Journal

California Real Estate Journal
April 17, 2006
“Special Report – Law: California’s Major Real Estate Law Firms”
Farella Braun + Martel ranks #8 on list of top 35 California real estate law firms.

Firm Highlights

Publication

AB 1633: The Housing Accountability Act

The Housing Accountability Act (HAA) requires local agencies to approve housing projects that meet objective zoning, general plan, subdivision, and design standards unless there is a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety...

Publication

Achieving Compatibility Between Solar Project Developers and Mineral Estate Holders

By Dirk R. Mueller , Alyssa Netto , and Will Russ Texas and California lead the country in terms of solar energy generating capacity while also maintaining major oil and gas production operations, which...

Event

Northern California Women Leading Real Estate Celebration & Cocktail

Farella Braun + Martel is a sponsor of Bisnow's Northern California Women Leading Real Estate Celebration & Cocktail. Ashley Breakfield will moderate the panel "Overcoming Obstacles, Risk-Taking, Recognizing Value, And Empowering Professional Development." Click here for...

News

San Mateo signed off on its housing element this week. It's already facing a lawsuit.

Farella's Tom Mayhew, CJ Higley, Daniel Contreras, Vanessa Ing, and Alyssa Netto were mentioned in the Daily Journal article "San Mateo signed off on its housing element this week. It's already facing a lawsuit."...

News

City of San Mateo Sued by Nonprofit Over New Housing Plan

Tom Mayhew spoke to CBS News about the lawsuit filed by Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella against the City of San Mateo. The lawsuit challenges the city's recently adopted Housing Element in order to...

Publication

A Summary of New Laws Coming for California Employers in 2024

In 2023, California has adopted several new employment laws either introducing new employee protections or codifying existing practices into state law. With these changes, employers will need to examine and adjust some of their...

News

Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition

Event

Anatomy of the Deal

Ashley Breakfield will moderate the panel "Anatomy of the Deal" hosted by CREW San Francisco. Click here for more information.

Publication

CEQA Decoded: Air Quality Analysis for Bay Area Projects

Our “CEQA Decoded” series program for Bay Area professionals, addressed key aspects of air quality impact analysis under CEQA, and highlighting the latest revisions to BAAQMD and City of San Francisco guidelines. Our panel will help...

News

Housing Action Coalition and Farella Braun + Martel File Lawsuit Challenging the City of San Mateo’s Housing Element

Today, the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) and Farella Braun + Martel LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of San Mateo, challenging its recently adopted Housing Element in order to make the city comply with...