Experience

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2007 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Carly O’Halloran Alameda represents clients in high-stakes disputes in mediation, arbitration, and the courtroom, with an emphasis on complex contractual claims, real estate and construction related disputes, and California appeals. In addition to fiercely advocating for a client in legal proceedings, Carly also frequently helps clients avoid or minimize litigation by providing strategic advice through crisis management, analysis of liability and damages exposure, assistance with… Show more Carly O’Halloran Alameda represents clients in high-stakes disputes in mediation, arbitration, and the courtroom, with an emphasis on complex contractual claims, real estate and construction related disputes, and California appeals. In addition to fiercely advocating for a client in legal proceedings, Carly also frequently helps clients avoid or minimize litigation by providing strategic advice through crisis management, analysis of liability and damages exposure, assistance with forensic investigations, and by leading and supporting pre-litigation negotiations. Carly's practical approach to dispute resolution is influenced by her experience serving in business roles, as outside general counsel to one privately held company and as a corporate board member for another. She understands how problems or disputes fit with a client’s business needs so that she can effectively achieve the most favorable result. Carly’s experience includes: • Lead trial counsel on behalf of a large developer in a complex real estate and easement dispute with a neighboring property in downtown San Francisco that resolved favorably after a bench trial. • Lead trial counsel on behalf of a technology company through an arbitration award and judgment in which the client successfully rescinded a large commercial lease and recovered extensive damages. • Lead counsel on behalf of owners and developers of commercial properties to strategically navigate unexpected incidents and crises, and resolve the resulting disputes and litigation, including with architects, contractors, and other third parties. Carly previously served as clerk to the Hon. Mark B. Simons of the California Court of Appeal. Carly earned her J.D. in 2006 from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She earned her B.S. in 2003 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she was an NCAA Division I volleyball player. Show less