News
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...
July 25, 2022
Announcement
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource
Farella Braun + Martel's Exempt Organization Group is pleased to announce the launch of our podcast EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Hosted by Exempt Organization Partner Cynthia Rowland , the podcast is a modern-day...
July 21, 2022
Announcement
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Ranks Farella Braun + Martel in Private Wealth Law
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that our Private Client Industry Group was again recognized in Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) as a leading practice in Private Wealth Law in Northern California along with Family Wealth Partner...
June 23, 2022
Announcement
Farella’s Family Wealth and Private Client Offerings Bolstered by Two New Partners
Hons Yung Joins as Partner, Kristine Waggener Elevated Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Hons Yung has joined as a partner and Kristine Waggener has been elevated to partner from special counsel...
January 18, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces Five New Partners
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of five lawyers to partnership effective January 1, 2022: Elizabeth Dorsi, Shanti Eagle, Aviva J. Gilbert, Drew N. Goodwin, and Jeffrey Hamilton. “Our 2022 partners...
September 15, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in 2021 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Farella Braun + Martel’s Private Client Industry Group earned recognition in the 2021 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide as a leading firm in the Private Wealth Law category for Northern California. A publication from Chambers and Partners, Chambers...
July 8, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-seven Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2021. 2021 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate James Bruen...
March 16, 2021
Announcement
Quinn Arntsen Named to North Bay Business Journal’s Forty Under 40
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Quinn Arntsen was selected as one of the North Bay Business Journal ’s Forty Under 40 for 2021, recognizing the most influential executives and professionals in the North Bay area...
January 7, 2021
Media Coverage
Lawyers Warn Those Bracing for Prop. 19’s Tax Hit: Act Fast
San Francisco Business Times
Evan Abrams spoke to the San Francisco Business Times for the article "Lawyers Warn Those Bracing for Prop. 19’s Tax Hit: Act Fast." In the article, Evan said, “If you really want to do anything, now is the time to...
November 30, 2020
Media Coverage
How California Wine Business Property Transfer Rules Will Change in 2021
North Bay Business Journal
Lauren Galbraith commented in the North Bay Business Journal article "How California Wine Business Property Transfer Rules Will Change in 2021." “I see families in the wine business demonstrate keen awareness that they must consider and plan for taxes...
November 17, 2020
Media Coverage
Year-End Planning After The Election: What Financial Advisors & Tax Pros Are Telling Clients About Future Tax Changes
Forbes
Lauren Galbraith was quoted in the Forbes article "Year-End Planning After The Election: What Financial Advisors & Tax Pros Are Telling Clients About Future Tax Changes." Read the full article, here .
October 18, 2020
Media Coverage
More Americans Are Renouncing Their Citizenship
Mint
In the article, "More Americans Are Renouncing Their Citizenship," originally published in The Wall Street Journal , Erin Fraser discusses tax and estate planning issues related to renouncing U.S. citizenship. Link to the full article .
October 14, 2020
Announcement
Alexis Sinclair Joins Farella Braun + Martel’s Financial Services Industry Group
SAN FRANCISCO, October 14, 2020: Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that business transactions lawyer Alexis Sinclair has joined the firm as special counsel in its Financial Services Industry Group. ”We are delighted...
July 29, 2020
Announcement
Farella Represents Sports Industry Veterans in Forming SPAC RedBall Acquisition Corp.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel represented sports industry veterans Billy Beane, the EVP of Baseball Operations for the Oakland A's, and Luke Bornn, Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at the Sacramento Kings, as founders of special...
July 10, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in 2020 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel’s Private Client Industry Group earned recognition in the 2020 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide as a leading firm in the Private Wealth Law category for Northern California. Additionally, Family...
May 26, 2020
Announcement
Dan Cohn Named to American Friends of Tel Aviv University Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel Partner Daniel E. Cohn was elected to the American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) Board of Directors. AFTAU is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds to support...
January 21, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2020 Partner Elevations
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, Calif., January 21, 2020: Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of senior associates Evan Abrams, Lauren Galbraith, and Alex Reese to the partnership effective January 1, 2020. The...
November 25, 2019
Announcement
Dan Cohn Named to Jewish Community Federation Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Daniel E. Cohn was named to the Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties 2019-2020 Board of Directors as an at-large member. Cohn’s diverse transactional practice includes...
August 12, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 15, 2019: Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . San Francisco: Carly O. Alameda: Real...
July 16, 2019
Accolades
Farella Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Northern California
Chambers High New Worth Guide
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel’s Private Client Practice is again honored in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide as a leading firm in the Private Wealth Law category for Northern California. Additionally, Lara N...
July 23, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 Chambers High Net Worth Guide . The firm earned a Band 2 ranking in the Northern California Private Wealth Law section. A publication from...
January 23, 2018
Announcement
Farella Family Wealth Attorney Lauren Galbraith Joins the Wine Country Office
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, January 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Galbraith has relocated her family wealth practice to the firm’s Wine County Office in St. Helena effective February 1. “I’m excited to...
September 18, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP was recognized in the 2017 edition of Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of Private Wealth Law in Northern California. The Chambers HNW guide is specifically aimed...
December 17, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “The Best” Poll
Ranked First in "The Best Trusts & Estates Firm" Category SAN FRANCISCO (December 17, 2010): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was ranked number one in the category of "The Best Trusts & Estates Firm" in The Recorder 's annual...
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...
January 11, 2010
Media Coverage
With No Fix on Estate Tax, Uncertainty Reigns
North Bay Business Journal January 11, 2010 "With No Fix on Estate Tax, Uncertainty Reigns: With no action from Congress, planners, people, left in lurch" Farella Braun + Martel's Fred Caspersen was quoted on what will happen with the...
September 7, 2009
Media Coverage
What will happen with the estate tax?
North Bay Business Journal September 7, 2009 "What will happen with the estate tax?” Farella Braun + Martel's Fred Caspersen was interviewed on the what will happen to the estate tax in 2010.
April 9, 2009
Media Coverage
Firms investing in trusts and estates practice areas
The Recorder April 9, 2009 "Death and Taxes: Firms investing in trusts and estates say life's two certain things breed steady work" Farella Braun + Martel's George Argyris and Lara Gilman quoted.
November 19, 2008
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Snags Six Attorneys From Thelen
Additions Give Significant Boost to Thriving Core Practices SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 19, 2008 - Farella Braun + Martel announces the addition of a group of transactional attorneys from Thelen. Joining the firm as partners are estate planning and...
April 12, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Forms New Private Clients Group
San Francisco, CA (April 12, 2006) – Farella Braun + Martel LLP today announced the formation of a Private Clients Group. The cross-discipline practice was created to address the unique needs of high net worth individuals and their families. ...