Press Releases
Read recent news about our firm, attorneys, cases/projects, and our clients.
Crisis Management: Public Policy, Ethics and Investigations
City of San Bruno and PG&E Reach Agreement on $70 Million Restitution for San Bruno Community to Support Recovery from Pipeline Accident
SAN BRUNO, Calif.—The City of San Bruno and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced an agreement for PG&E to pay San Bruno $70 million in restitution to support the City and community’s efforts to recover after the Sept. 9, 2010 PG&E pipeline tragedy.
“I am pleased to announce that San Bruno has reached a settlement with PG&E for restitution for the community of San Bruno,” said Mayor Jim Ruane. “This money will be used for the benefit of all the citizens of our city and to help us, as a community, get beyond the tragedy and devastation caused by PG&E’s explosion and fire.”
California Association of Black Lawyers Honors Meyers Nave Principal and San Leandro City Attorney Jayne Williams
Meyers Nave is proud to announce that Principal Jayne Williams will be honored by the California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) at its annual President's Reception on April 13. CABL and its President, Vernon C. Goins, will be honoring African-American General Counsels from around the state of California and selected Ms. Williams due to her work as the City Attorney for the City of San Leandro.
Education Law
Former San Francisco Unified School District General Counsel Maribel Medina Joins Meyers Nave as Principal
Meyers Nave announced today that recognized public law attorney Maribel Medina joined the firm as Principal, expanding the firm’s education law practice. Ms. Medina brings extensive experience with over sixteen years of public law experience and most recently served as General Counsel for the San Francisco Unified School District, the highest performing school district in California.
Environmental Law
League of California Cities Appoints Three Meyers Nave Attorneys to Serve on its Post-Redevelopment Working Group
In mid-February, the City Attorneys division of the League of California Cities formed a Post-Redevelopment Working Group to address issues arising out of the dissolution of redevelopment agencies and to formulate new strategies to support continued economic development efforts. Three Meyers Nave attorneys have been appointed to serve on the task force and its subcommittees.
Daily Journal Recognizes Four Meyers Nave Principals as “Top 25 Municipal Lawyers” in California for 2011
OAKLAND, CA – The Daily Journal named Meyers Nave Principals Ruthann G. Ziegler, James Casso, Steven Mattas and Arthur Hartinger to its esteemed list of California’s “Top 25 Municipal Lawyers.” The list honors lawyers who have excelled in the practice of municipal and public law in the State of California.
“These four attorneys are leaders in the field of municipal and public law,” said David Skinner, the firm’s Managing Principal. “We are proud that four out of the top 25 municipal lawyers on this list are from Meyers Nave. This further evidences the firm’s expertise in advising public agencies on the day to day and complex legal issues facing public agencies today.”
Labor and Employment
Daily Journal Recognizes Meyers Nave Principal Edward L. Kreisberg on its Top Labor & Employment Attorneys List in California
The Daily Journal named Meyers Nave Principal Edward “Eddie” Kreisberg to its esteemed list of California’s Top Labor and Employment Attorneys. The list honors lawyers who have excelled in the practice of labor and employment law. The Daily Journal noted Mr. Kreisberg’s successful negotiations and his acumen in assisting numerous companies and municipalities in handling labor and employment legal issues.
City of Richmond Victory in Racial Discrimination Case
Meyers Nave congratulates the City of Richmond, Police Chief Chris Magnus and now-retired Deputy Chief Lori Ritter on their victory in a racial discrimination case brought by seven police officers. After a three month trial, with Arthur Hartinger and Geoff Spellberg of Meyers Nave representing the City, Chief Magnus and retired Deputy Chief Lori Ritter, the jury unanimously found in favor of the Chief, former Deputy Chief and the City on all 28 causes of action. We are gratified by the jury's unanimous affirmance of the defense position.
Linda Ross, Former Senior Counsel in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, Joins Meyers Nave
Meyers Nave announced today that Linda M. Ross joined the firm as Of Counsel. Ms. Ross worked for 20 years in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office where she previously served as Chief Labor Attorney and most recently as General Counsel to the Office of the Mayor. She also served as General Counsel to the Police Department and Police Commission.
Land Use
Meyers Nave Welcomes Back Warner
David Warner re-joins Meyers Nave and brings with him his experience in Washington, D.C.; an asset to the Public Law practice.
Noted Land Use Specialist David Warner Joins Meyers Nave’s Santa Rosa Office
Meyers Nave is pleased to announce that David Warner has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel, expanding the firm’s well-known municipal and special district law and land use practice groups.
Litigation
National Bar Association Selects Meyers Nave Associate Eric Casher to Its 2011 "Nation's Best Advocates: Top 40 Under 40" Lawyers List
OAKLAND, CA – The National Bar Association named Meyers Nave Associate Eric Casher on its esteemed list of Top 40 lawyers under 40 for 2011. The annual list honors rising advocates in the nation’s legal industry.
