Farbstein & Blackman - San Mateo, CA

Silicon Valley Civil Litigation and Trial Advocates Since 1978

For nearly five decades, Farbstein and Blackman has stood as a preeminent civil litigation boutique in Northern California. Based in San Mateo, California, the firm provides sophisticated courtroom advocacy and strategic legal counseling to regional corporations, non-profit institutions, emerging technology companies, and licensed professionals throughout Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. When commercial conflicts or regulatory hurdles arise, organizations need to hire an attorney who commands both trial authority and sound business judgment. The seasoned litigators at Farbstein and Blackman combine extensive courtroom experience with practical case planning to deliver favorable resolutions in state and federal courts.

Comprehensive Employment Law and Workplace Defense

California employment statutes are among the most intricate and rigorously enforced in the country. The firm's dedicated labor practice delivers proactive compliance guidance and assertive trial defense across critical workplace areas:

• Employment Litigation and Class Actions: Defending employers in complex wage and hour collective actions, Private Attorneys General Act representative claims, and overtime disputes.
• Wrongful Termination: Resolving high-stakes claims alleging retaliatory firing, public policy violations, and breach of executive employment agreements.
• Workplace Discrimination and Harassment: Handling sensitive claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act involving allegations of race, gender, age, disability, and sexual harassment.
• Advice and Counsel: Assisting executive teams and human resource managers with policy handbooks, wage audits, separation packages, and mandatory sexual harassment prevention training.

Strategic Business Litigation and Contract Dispute Resolution

When commercial partnerships fracture or contract disputes threaten daily operations, businesses turn to Farbstein and Blackman for decisive representation. The litigation team regularly manages substantial commercial controversies, including breach of contract actions, misappropriation of trade secrets, trademark infringement before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, business formation disputes, and corporate dissolutions. Rather than pursuing unnecessarily protracted litigation, the firm emphasizes simple, compelling presentations backed by thorough investigation and cutting-edge demonstrative evidence techniques.

Professional Liability Defense for Bay Area Practitioners

A substantial portion of the firm's practice is dedicated to professional liability defense. Farbstein and Blackman protects licensed practitioners confronting malpractice allegations, including accountants, attorneys, human resources specialists, software engineers, web developers, and real estate professionals. The attorneys understand that professional liability claims jeopardize not only capital but also reputation and licensing. By combining deep substantive knowledge with discreet dispute resolution methods, the firm safeguards clients against unjustified claims.

Recognized Excellence in Northern California Law

The firm has consistently earned top honors from peers and legal directories, including tier rankings in Best Law Firms and selections to Northern California Super Lawyers. Whether your organization seeks to find a lawyer for ongoing risk management or needs urgent trial counsel for an impending lawsuit, Farbstein and Blackman offers the stature, acumen, and personalized attention necessary to secure positive outcomes.