Appellate Litigation

Deeply integrated into the firm’s broader Litigation practice, our appellate lawyers work hand-in-hand with trial counsel to ensure issues are preserved, records are developed strategically and arguments are framed for success on appeal. When brought in after judgment, we bring new focus and clarity, reassessing the case from top to bottom and advancing the strongest possible arguments.

Every appeal is an opportunity to refocus the lens on the law. Our team brings sophisticated appellate talent, strategic thinking and a commitment to delivering results that support our clients’ long-term business goals.

An Experienced Team

Our team includes former appellate clerks and lawyers with extensive appellate experience across nearly 40 jurisdictions, including before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, state high courts and regulatory bodies. Our appellate team includes a former Sixth Circuit clerk and Ohio Deputy Solicitor, as well as attorneys trained at top law schools with exceptional credentials and proven track records.

Key Services

• Trial Support & Pre-Appeal Strategy: Identifying and preserving appealable issues at the trial level and helping frame dispositive motions with an eye toward appeal.
• Direct Appellate Representation: Handling appeals across state and federal courts, including emergency motions, expedited reviews and en banc proceedings.
• Amicus Briefs: Drafting influential briefs for industry groups and interested parties to shape legal developments.
• Regulatory & Administrative Appeals: Navigating complex appellate proceedings before state and federal commissions and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborative Consulting: Working with trial teams both inside and outside the firm to advise on appellate posture and risk throughout a case’s lifecycle.

A Collaborative Team Approach

From ensuring critical issues are preserved at trial to developing nuanced appellate strategies, our team collaborates closely with trial attorneys to ensure every argument is strategically crafted. Our approach is both practical and creative, leveraging our appellate experience to anticipate challenges and prepare the strongest possible case.

Whether briefing cutting-edge legal issues, arguing before appellate panels or advising trial counsel on motion strategy and preservation tactics, we combine deep subject-matter insight with sophisticated advocacy and a client-first mindset.