News
December 18, 2019
Announcement
Farella’s Don Sobelman Assists South Valley Islamic Center to Secure Cordoba Center Mosque and Cemetery Project Approval
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2019: With the help of Farella Braun + Martel Partner Don Sobelman , South Valley Islamic Center (SVIC) has won approval for its 16-acre Cordoba Center Project in San Martin, California. Sobelman has represented SVIC...
December 3, 2019
Announcement
Ashley Breakfield Appointed to CREW Network Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
Farella Braun + Martel Real Estate Senior Associate Ashley E. Breakfield was selected to serve on the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network’s 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Task Force. CREW Network is a national professional association for women in...
November 1, 2019
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
Farella Braun + Martel earned national and regional rankings across a number of practice areas in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 Edition. According to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ® the...
September 16, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of 2,300-Acre Foote Ranch
Farella Braun + Martel represented a trust that owned 50% of the iconic 2,300-acre Foote Ranch in Sonoma, California in disputes with the ranch’s co-owners and in the subsequent $23.7 million sale of the ranch. The multi-disciplinary Farella real...
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 9, 2019
Accolades
40 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2019: Forty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2019. Farella attorneys named among 2019 Northern California...
May 30, 2019
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2019 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
The 2019 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the top firms in the Construction, Land Use/Zoning, and Not-for-Profit practice areas. Recognized attorneys include: Construction Adam Dawson CJ Higley Chris Gribble (Rising Star) Jeffrey...
May 14, 2019
Announcement
Former City of Napa Planner Rick Tooker Joins Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CALIF., May 14, 2019: Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to welcome Rick Tooker to the firm’s St. Helena office as a land use planner with a focus on the wine industry...
January 22, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2019 New Partner Elevations
SAN FRANCISCO, January 22, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the election of senior associates Quinn Arntsen and Daniel Callaway to the partnership effective January 1, 2019. “Quinn and Dan are incredibly talented lawyers and...
January 3, 2019
Announcement
San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang Joins Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Longtime Board of Supervisors Member Supercharges Firm’s Land Use Team SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2019: Regional legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel announces that Katy Tang will join the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use Department as a Land...
December 12, 2018
Media Coverage
No Cap Limiting Tax Benefit in Opportunity Zones
GlobeSt.com December 12, 2018 "No Cap Limiting Tax Benefit in Opportunity Zones" Farella Tax Partner Julie Treppa discusses tax benefits of Opportunity Zones. In the article, Ms. Treppa noted that "Unlike other economic development programs, the incentive is not...
December 11, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Michael David Winery on Sale of 7 Deadly Wine Brand
Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Michael David Winery in the sale of its 7 Deadly Lodi Zinfandel brand to The Wine Group. The sale included 7 Deadly Zins, the #1 Zinfandel brand in the United States, and 7...
December 6, 2018
Media Coverage
Napa Council Approves Vista Grove Homes Despite Price, Traffic Concerns
Napa Valley Register
"Napa Council Approves Vista Grove Homes Despite Price, Traffic Concerns" Katherine Philippakis represented the Vista Grove Homes development team in securing support from Napa planners for its 27-home project. Read the article, here .
November 1, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings. According to U.S. News and Best Lawyers ® , “Firms included...
August 15, 2018
Accolades
44 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2018: Forty-four Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© . Two Farella attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year&rdquo...
July 10, 2018
Accolades
48 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2018): Forty eight 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 2018. Farella attorneys named among 2018 Northern...
May 31, 2018
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2018 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2018 . Land use partner Steven Vettel was listed among the elite “Leading Lawyers” in the Land Use/Zoning...
May 10, 2018
Media Coverage
3 Things Lawyers Should Know About Chapter 11 Real Estate
Law360 May 10, 2018 "3 Things Lawyers Should Know About Chapter 11 Real Estate" Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella's Restructuring & Insolvency practice, spoke to Law360 about some of the unique challenges retailers face in bankruptcy proceedings. But whether...
May 3, 2018
Accolades
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers and Practice Areas
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized 10 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2018 edition. Practice Area Recognition: Construction – Nationwide and California Environment &ndash...
May 2, 2018
Accolades
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s 2018 Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 2, 2018 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce the selection of partner Katherine Philippakis to the Daily Journal ’s 2018 list of California’s Top Women Lawyers. The annual list recognizes the...
March 27, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises World Energy on Its Acquisition of California Renewable Fuel Assets
San Francisco, March 27, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented World Energy, LLC , one of the largest advanced biofuel suppliers in North America, in its acquisition of Delek US Holdings, Inc.’s interests in renewable jet fuel and...
February 14, 2018
Media Coverage
4 Things Real Estate Lawyers Need To Know About Bitcoin
Law360 February 14, 2018 "4 Things Real Estate Lawyers Need to Know About Bitcoin" Said Kordestani, tax partner at Farella Braun + Martel, commented on the tax liability issue landlords face when accepting bitcoin as payment for leases. He...
January 16, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Diamond Heights Shopping Center, Inc. on Sale of Shopping Center in San Francisco
Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented the seller of the Diamond Heights Shopping Center, located in San Francisco, California, with respect to the sale of the 75,000-square-foot retail property to Donahue Schriber Realty Group. Real estate partner Richard Rabbitt and...
November 1, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 12, 2017
Announcement
Leading New Markets Tax Credit Lawyer Julie Treppa Joins Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Julie Treppa to its San Francisco office. Treppa joins the firm as a partner in the Tax Group. “We are delighted to welcome...
September 26, 2017
Media Coverage
Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval
Napa Valley Register September 22, 2017 "Challenged by a Housing Developer, Truchard Winery Wins Napa County Approval" Katherine Philippakis was mentioned for her work assisting long-time local grape-growing family Truchard Winery to navigate a disagreement with a housing developer to win...
August 22, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Development and Sale of 280 MW California Flats Solar Project
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as project development, permitting and real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in the development and sale of First Solar’s 280 megawatt California Flats Solar Project, located on approximately 2,900 acres of...
August 17, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in the Development and Sale of 40 MW Cuyama Solar Project
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) with respect to the development and sale of First Solar’s 40 megawatt AC Cuyama solar project, located on approximately 320 acres of private land...
August 15, 2017
Accolades
41 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 15, 2017: Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . George T. Argyris: Trusts and Estates Deborah...
July 13, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar With Respect to Development and Sale of Switch Station Solar Projects
Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as permitting, real estate and project development counsel for First Solar’s 179 megawatt AC Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 solar projects located on federal public land in Clark County, Nevada, including...