Robert J. Nelson and USF Professor Lara Bazelon Win Freedom for Falsely Accused New Orleans Man Serving 60 Years for Armed Robbery He Did Not Commit

Along with University of San Francisco Law Professor Lara Bazelon, Lieff Cabraser partner Robert J. Nelson represents Yutico Briley, who was convicted in 2013 of armed robbery, stealing $102 at gunpoint. Yutico was 19 years old at the time, and received a sentence of 60 years without the possibility of parole, so this sentence effectively

2021-05-18T18:36:29+00:00May 17th, 2021|Firm News, Public Good|

Elizabeth Cabraser and Robert Nelson Named “Top 100 Lawyers in California” for 2020

The Daily Journal (subscription) has named Lieff Cabraser attorneys Elizabeth J. Cabraser and Robert J. Nelson to its annual list of the Top 100 Lawyers in California. After reviewing hundreds of nominations, The Daily Journal honors a chosen 100 of California’s leading lawyers who are involved in “the most cutting-edge work in litigation, regulation, and corporate transactions, and who have had

2020-09-16T15:36:14+00:00September 16th, 2020|Awards, Firm News|

Seven Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers

Lawdragon legal magazine has published its annual listing of the 500 “Leading Lawyers in America,” a list that includes Lieff Cabraser partners Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Kelly M. Dermody, Eric B. Fastiff, Steven E. Fineman, Wendy R. Fleishman, Annika K. Martin, and Robert J. Nelson. Lawdragon also selected Lieff Cabraser partner Richard

2022-08-10T17:23:33+00:00March 27th, 2020|Awards, Firm News|

Criminal Conviction of Plains All American Pipeline For 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Should Help Plaintiffs in Related Civil Cases

Thousands of Fishermen, Oil Workers and Property Owners Follow Criminal Suit with Civil Action for Losses Relating to Refugio State Beach Oil Spill Texas-based Plains All American Pipeline has been found guilty of criminal charges relating to the 2015 oil spill at Santa Barbara’s Refugio State Beach. That verdict is very likely to help class

2018-09-11T10:31:50+00:00September 11th, 2018|Environmental Law|