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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...
July 12, 2024
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2024. 2024 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Amy Briggs – Business Litigation James Colopy – Environmental...
June 6, 2024
Announcement
Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2024 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Amy Briggs – Insurance...

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...
June 1, 2023
Announcement
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2023 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
October 3, 2022
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2023
Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2023 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a Tier 1 San Francisco ranking...

September 29, 2022
Announcement
William Keane Elected Regent of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Partner William P. Keane has been elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Board of Regents to serve Region 2 (California-Northern, Nevada) for a...

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...
July 14, 2022
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thirty-four Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2022. Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business Litigation George Argyris – Estate Planning & Probate Amy...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 14 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2022 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
October 1, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2022
Farella Braun + Martel is ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2022 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a Tier 1 San Francisco ranking. Additional California...
August 19, 2021
Announcement
51 Farella Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Forty-six Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Five Farella lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This recognition is awarded...
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...
May 20, 2021
Announcement
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2021 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law: Western United States Robert Hines...
October 12, 2020
Announcement
Benchmark Litigation 2021 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms in California
SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California in the Benchmark Litigation 2021 guide. Farella was ranked “Highly Recommended” for Dispute Resolution in California and earned a...

August 20, 2020
Announcement
52 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, CA, August 20, 2020: Fifty-two Farella Braun + Martel attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © . Two partners received “Lawyer of the Year” Awards...
July 8, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2020. Farella attorneys named among 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers: George Argyris &ndash...
February 14, 2020
Media Coverage
Gov't Drops IP Theft Charges Against Ex-Jawbone Workers
Law360
Law360 reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California in San Jose moved to dismiss all trade-secret-theft charges against the remaining four defendants in what was originally a six-defendant case, including a dismissal of Farella’s...
October 16, 2019
Accolades
Benchmark California 2020 Ranks Farella Among Top Litigation Firms
Doug Young named among Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms by Benchmark California 2020, a guide to California’s leading litigation firms...

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...
October 31, 2018
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
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 18, 2018
Media Coverage
Former Fitbit Employees Plead Not Guilty to Trade Secret Possession
The Recorder July 18, 2018 "Former Fitbit Employees Plead Not Guilty to Trade Secret Possession" William Keane is mentioned for his representation of a Fitbit employee. The article says the five former employees of Fitbit and one current employee...
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...
October 27, 2017
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018: Deborah...
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 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...
October 28, 2016
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017...
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