On February 12, 2025, Hannibal Huntley attended the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, prepared for oral argument. After weeks of preparation, Mr. Huntley was able to successfully advocate against the appeal moving forward. The Court sided with Mr. Huntley's position that Plaintiff's appeal was without merit, and denied Plaintiff's case in its entirety.

We are pleased to announce that Jason Fellner has been recertified by the State Bar of California as a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law for the 2025-2030 term. This certification reflects Mr. Fellner's expertise and commitment to high professional standards in legal malpractice law. Mr. Fellner also serves as the sole member of the Legal Malpractice Law Working Group, a volunteer role with a two-year term. He contributes to refining the certification process by reviewing applications, finalizing exams, and recommending program improvements.

The article titled "When is it time to quit? Aging boomers hold on despite the malpractice risks" was published in the Daily Journal on March 5, 2025. Authored by Jason Fellner and Farah Khaled, the piece dives into the struggles older attorneys face as they continue to practice law past retirement age. It breaks down the risks of legal mistakes that come with aging and stresses why knowing when to step back is key to maintaining top-notch legal work.

We are proud to announce that our Partner Jason Fellner has been named one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights his exceptional skill in handling high-stakes business litigation. We congratulate Jason on this well-deserved honor and look forward to his continued success in delivering outstanding legal results for our clients.

Andrew Browning and Farah Khaled co-authored an article titled Whose Dollar, Whose Dream? Navigating Third-Party Payor Ethics, published in the Daily Journal on January 21, 2025. The piece examines the ethical complexities attorneys face when accepting payments from third parties on behalf of clients, emphasizing the necessity of obtaining informed written consent, maintaining client confidentiality, and prioritizing a client's best interests in compliance with California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8.6.

On December 4, 2024, Jason Fellner and Hannibal Huntley co-authored an article in the Daily Journal entitled Avoiding malpractice exposure: Law firm conflict checks. The article discusses how thorough conflict checks and effective waivers protect attorneys from malpractice risks. They emphasized that waivers should outline the scope of conflicts, ensure informed written consent, and be obtained before representation begins.

On November 11, 2024, Jason Fellner participated once again as a lecturer at Stanford Law School’s trial advocacy course. The topic he discussed was closing arguments. Each year, Mr. Fellner appreciates the opportunity to teach aspiring lawyers at Stanford law school important trial skills, so the next generation of lawyers are well equipped to litigate both civil and criminal matters in court.

FLG expands practice to serve clients in the state of Hawaii with the addition of Senior Counsel Connie R. Mittendorf, Esq., licensed to practice in both California and Hawaii.

Jason Fellner was recently quoted in the Daily Journal discussing the ethical implications in a case where a former nonprofit director is accused of poaching cases. In the August 29, 2024 article, entitled Former nonprofit director accused of poaching cases, Fellner emphasized the importance of client interests taking precedence over financial disputes or conflicts of interest between law firms, underscoring the ethical considerations that govern legal practice. He also emphasized the need for clear communication with clients when such conflicts arise, ensuring that they stay informed every step of the way.

We are proud to announce that Jason Fellner has been recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer for July 2024. Under his leadership, Fellner Law Group continues to be a preeminent small firm in California, renowned for its exceptional team of diverse and talented attorneys and legal professionals. The firm remains committed to exceeding client expectations with a results-driven approach to civil litigation.

On April 17, 2024, Jason Fellner and Andrew Browning led an MCLE program for the Alameda County Bar Association titled Avoiding Legal Malpractice Exposure for Family Law Attorneys. The session covered essential ethical guidelines and strategies to help family law practitioners mitigate the risk of malpractice claims.

Andrew Browning and Hannibal Huntley co-authored an article in The Daily Journal on March 11, 2024, titled Cards on the table: California’s new mandatory discovery regime. The article highlights Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently signed SB 235, which implements a mandatory initial discovery pilot program—requiring parties in civil cases to exchange key information early in the litigation process.

Jason Fellner and Andrew Browning published an article in The Daily Journal on November 15, 2023, titled Representation of Intraclient Conflicts Can Raise Thorny Ethics Issues. The piece delves into the ethical dilemmas that arise when representing clients with conflicting interests and the legal risks involved for attorneys.

On October 26, 2023, Jason Fellner led an MCLE session for the San Mateo County Bar Association titled Legal Malpractice Post-Covid Primer for Lawyers. The seminar focused on the evolving malpractice challenges faced by attorneys in the post-pandemic era and offered best practices for reducing exposure to claims.

On March 27, 2023, Jason Fellner and Andrew Browning co-authored an article in The Daily Journal entitled Crime-Fraud exception to A/C privilege pierces Trump's communications with lawyers. The article provides insight into how this exception impacts attorney-client confidentiality and the implications for legal malpractice cases involving criminal activity.