News
November 19, 2024
Announcement
Bisnow Honors Ashley Breakfield as One of Northern California Women Leading in Real Estate
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Real Estate Partner Ashley E. Breakfield was recognized among Bisnow’s 2024 Northern California Women Leading Real Estate. The award honors influential women who have made an impact and are driving...
November 7, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2025 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
August 15, 2024
Announcement
Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that 48 lawyers received recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Mark Petersen received a Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” award in the Litigation–Construction practice area...
May 23, 2024
Media Coverage
San Mateo signed off on its housing element this week. It's already facing a lawsuit.
Daily Journal
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." In a pro bono lawsuit...
May 23, 2024
Media Coverage
City of San Mateo Sued by Nonprofit Over New Housing Plan
CBS News
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 make it comply with state...
May 21, 2024
Announcement
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 state housing laws. The lawsuit...
April 18, 2024
Media Coverage
Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative." In the article, Gary explained that in most cases, lenders are loath to take...
January 18, 2024
Media Coverage
Brookfield Forecloses on 2,150-Unit Veritas Portfolio With Uncontested $464M Bid
The Real Deal
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The Real Deal article, "Brookfield forecloses on 2,150-unit Veritas portfolio with uncontested $464M bid." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
January 17, 2024
Announcement
Farella 2024 Partner Elevations: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of two lawyers to partnership effective Jan. 1: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint. “We are thrilled to elevate Cynthia and Greg to the partnership. Both...
January 12, 2024
Announcement
Ashley Breakfield Elected 2024 President of CREW SF
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that real estate and land use partner Ashley E. Breakfield has been elected president of the Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco (CREW SF) Board of Directors. She will serve...
January 8, 2024
Media Coverage
Affordable Housing Outlook: What Challenges Will 2024 Pose?
Multi-Housing News
Real estate partner CJ Higley provided expert commentary in the Multi-Housing News article "Affordable Housing Outlook: What Challenges Will 2024 Pose?" The article is available here .
January 5, 2024
Media Coverage
This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments." Read the full article here .
January 2, 2024
Media Coverage
Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio
San Francisco Business Times
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
November 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2024 edition of the United States Best Law Firms ® rankings by Best Lawyers ® . National Rankings Tier 1...
November 7, 2023
Media Coverage
Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging
The San Francisco Standard
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging." Read the article here .
October 31, 2023
Media Coverage
55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction
San Francisco Business Times
Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction." Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
September 28, 2023
Media Coverage
How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel
Law.com
Ashley Breakfield was featured in Law.com's "How I Made Partner" Q&A series. Read her Q&A, "How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel," here (subscription may be...
September 6, 2023
Announcement
Brian Donnelly Named a Distinguished Leader Award Finalist by The Recorder
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Managing Partner Brian P. Donnelly has been named a “Distinguished Leader” award finalist as part of The Recorder ’s 2023 California Legal Awards . The California Legal Awards celebrate the...
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 7, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation Amy Briggs – Business...
January 17, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2023 New Partner Class
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the elevation of three lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2023: Ashley Breakfield, Sushila Chanana, and Rebecca Stephens. “We are thrilled to congratulate and welcome these...
January 5, 2023
Announcement
Discovery Builders Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory at trial on behalf of developer Discovery Builders, Inc. and co-defendants in a lawsuit by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office in response to the discovery of...
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...
November 4, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across several practice areas in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms." The U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® "Best...
October 13, 2022
Announcement
Ashley Breakfield Elected 2023 President-Elect of CREW SF
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Ashley E. Breakfield has been elected president-elect of the Commercial Real Estate Women of San Francisco (CREW SF) Board of Directors. She will serve a one-year term beginning January 1...
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...
June 7, 2022
Announcement
Julie Treppa Elected Fellow of American College of Tax Counsel
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner Julie Treppa has been elected a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC), the preeminent professional association of tax attorneys. Julie was one...
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...
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