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Cappello & Noël LLP | Recognized as one of the top complex business litigation law firms in the United States

“A word of advice to those that dare enter the arena against [the Cappello & Noël] team. Come prepared for a 15-round heavyweight bout, and only after you have had your team watch the movie, ‘Fight Club.’” – Daily Journal

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Cappello & Noël | PRACTICE AREAS

Complex Business Litigation

We are experienced in every facet of business litigation, enabling the firm to decisively and effectively develop, litigate and try complex business cases. More

LenderLiabilty

Cappello & Noël has earned a nationwide reputation as the pioneer in the field of lender liability. The firm represents individuals and businesses that have been injured or destroyed by their lender. More

Plaintiffs’ Class
Actions | Mass Torts

Cappello & Noël represents plaintiffs in consumer, antitrust, toxic tort/environmental, insurance and banking class actions. More

Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death

Cappello & Noël handles serious and complex personal injury claims, as well as wrongful death claims. More

Employment
Litigation

Our firm represents plaintiffs in employment cases, including wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment. More

Cappello & Noël | FIRM NEWS

SBRPA To File Legal Challenge To Halt Temporary Santa Barbara Rent Freeze Ordinance

March 3rd, 2026|News|

Calling the City of Santa Barbara’s temporary rent freeze ordinance illegal, the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association (SBRPA) is taking legal action against the city to invalidate the freeze, according to Cappello & Noël LLP, the law firm representing the association. The Santa Barbara City Council voted at its January [ More... ]

Attorney Michael Brelje Named Partner at Santa Barbara Law Firm Cappello & Noël LLP

February 25th, 2026|News|

G. Michael Brelje, an experienced civil litigation trial attorney who specializes in complex business, real estate and construction-related litigation, has been named a partner at Cappello & Noël LLP. The firm is recognized as one of the top complex business litigation law firms in the United States. Brelje joined the [ More... ]

Attorney Brian Metcalf Joins Santa Barbara Law Firm Cappello & Noël LLP

November 10th, 2025|News|

Brian Metcalf, a complex litigation and restructuring attorney, has joined the Santa Barbara law firm Cappello &  Noël LLP. Metcalf’s practice includes representing corporate and individual clients in complex financial litigation, civil and business disputes, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and litigation involving fraud, fiduciary duty, contractual, corporate governance, real estate, [ More... ]

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