News
July 7, 2017
Accolades
50 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fifty 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 2017. Farella attorneys named among 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris...
May 31, 2017
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2017 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2017 . Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective...
August 15, 2016
Announcement
32 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2017 The Best Lawyers in America©; Three Earn Lawyer of the Year Honors
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2016: Thirty-two Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2017. Three Farella attorneys have earned Lawyer of the Year honors in their...
July 8, 2016
Accolades
53 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 8, 2016) – Fifty-three 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 2016. Farella attorneys named among 2016...
June 15, 2016
Accolades
The Legal 500 United States 2016 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Practices & Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Construction, Exempt Organizations and Land Use practice areas were recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2016. Recognized among the list of “Leading Lawyers” for their respective practice areas...
May 2, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Huneeus Vintners in Constellation Brands Deal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Huneeus Vintners, a Napa-based fine wine company, in its $285 million sale of The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of luxury wine brands to Constellation Brands, Inc. The transaction...
August 17, 2015
Announcement
The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 Lists 30 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2015: Thirty Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2016. Farella attorneys featured in the 2016 edition include: George T. Argyris: Trusts...
July 9, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015) – Fifty-three 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 2015. Mary McCutcheon received special recognition...
August 18, 2014
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2015 Recognizes 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys: Two Selected Among San Francisco Lawyers of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2014: Twenty-nine Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015 edition. Additionally, two Farella partners have earned Lawyer of the Year honors...
July 21, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 21, 2014) – Fifty 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 2014. Three Farella attorneys received special...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
July 26, 2013
Media Coverage
Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media
North Bay Business Journal July 26, 2013 "Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media: Rules on ‘microblogs,’ Facebook fan pages unclear" Farella's Richard Van Duzer comments on the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's new guidelines for how wineries...
July 9, 2013
Media Coverage
Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry
Daily Journal July 9, 2013 "Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry" Richard Van Duzer comments on the FTC’s study into the use of social media in the marketing of alcoholic beverages and its relation to underage...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty 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 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
July 6, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 6, 2012) – Forty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers–Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2012. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition. Deborah...
July 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 13, 2011) - Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2011. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received...
July 1, 2010
Media Coverage
Legal Firms Directory 2010
California Construction July 1, 2010 " Legal Firms Directory 2010" Farella Braun + Martel's Construction Group co-chair Rick Van Duzer was quoted on current trends in the construction industry such as more payment disputes resulting in liens and stop-notice activity and bid...
June 18, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices, Lawyers Receive Top Rankings in Chambers USA
SAN FRANCISCO , CA ( June 18, 2010 ): Farella Braun + Martel received top rankings in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA . The firm was recognized nationally in the Construction and Food & Beverages (Alcohol...
February 22, 2010
Media Coverage
Growers, buyers look for ways to work out contracts
North Bay Business Journal February 22, 2010 "Growers, buyers look for ways to work out contracts" Farella Braun + Martel's Hank Evans and Rick Van Duzer quoted.
February 8, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names Richard Van Duzer Construction Practice Group Chair
SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 8, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP has named partner Richard Van Duzer Chair of the Construction Practice Group, effective February 1, 2010. He succeeds Adam Dawson, who served as Chair since 2004...
January 15, 2007
Media Coverage
Custom Crush Agreements Need Care
North Bay Business Journal January 15, 2007 ""Custom Crush Agreements Need Care" Farella Braun + Martel's Richard Van Duzer and Matt Lewis are quoted.
May 8, 2006
Media Coverage
Pacesetters
California Real Estate Journal
California Real Estate Journal May 8, 2006 “Pacesetters” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is appointed to the board of directors of Hearthstone.
April 19, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Richard Van Duzer Appointed To Hearthstone Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2006 – Farella Braun + Martel Partner Richard Van Duzer has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Hearthstone, the nation’s largest institutional investor in for-sale residential development. Van Duzer's addition to Hearthstone's Board...
March 22, 2006
Media Coverage
State defends its regulation of beer, wine
Seattle Times
The Seattle Times March 22, 2006 “State defends its regulation of beer, wine” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding a Washington state judge’s ruling having significant ramifications for other states regulatory systems.
December 5, 2005
Media Coverage
Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze
Napa Valley Register
Napa Valley Register December 5, 2005 “Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding the importance of insurance for wineries.
January 9, 2004
Accolades
Rick Van Duzer to Receive Keta Taylor Colby Award at MLK Luncheon
Annual award to be presented by the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights at 17 th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon on January 28, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 12, 2004): Richard A. “Rick” Van Duzer, a partner with...
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