Farella Braun + Martel LLP offers broad expertise in representing contractors, owners, and design professionals in disputes, particularly in the real estate and sports industries. Additionally, the firm is also active in advisory work, handling land use entitlements and contract negotiation. Practice head Richard Van Duzer’s expertise includes representing clients in malpractice disputes, and a variety of other issues including delays and cost overruns. The team also includes Charles Higley and Mark Petersen, who focus on non-contentious and contentious mandates respectively, with the latter currently representing an international design firm in a dispute regarding the residential Millennium Tower in San Francisco. Jonah Trotz is recommended for his work on commercial real estate matters. All named lawyers are based in San Francisco unless stated otherwise.