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Akin

Appellate Law

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To learn more about Akin’s Appellate Law capabilities, please visit the Litigation page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Akin's impressive appellate practice benefits from a number of experienced practitioners with a wealth of expertise in state, federal and Supreme Court appeals. It demonstrates notable talent in patent disputes and employment matters, alongside considerable strengths in Native American law.
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Work Highlights

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  • Akin continued to represent Learning Resources before the US Supreme Court in a challenge to the President’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Court granted certiorari before judgment to review a DC Circuit appeal following a district court ruling enjoining the tariffs and holding that the statute does not authorize the imposition of import duties.

Strengths

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  • Akin demonstrates exceptional strength in appellate litigation, with a proven ability to handle high-profile and complex appeals involving multiple jurisdictions.

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  • The quality of work Akin does is absolutely top-notch, and every Akin attorney I have worked with has been extremely courteous and professional.

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  • Incredibly responsive and great with client relations, they keep me very much in the loop and are always available.

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  • The appellate team is outstanding, so we won't work with anyone else now.

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  • I've worked hand-in-glove with them on briefs and strategy, and they're spectacular – a cut above. I just hold them in very, very high admiration.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pratik Shah
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    Pratik Shah

    Pratik Shah represents clients before the Supreme Court, in addition to the federal and state appellate courts, with particular expertise in Native American law matters.

    • Pratik is a truly exceptional lawyer. His ability to grasp complicated concepts quickly is second to none, and he is also courteous, kind and professional.

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    • He's very smart and incredibly articulate at oral argument. He's unfailingly polite, but doesn't back down. He's never surprised – always ready. A very gifted appellate lawyer.

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    • Pratik is the guru of the appellate practice. He's the most influential lawyer out there.

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    • Pratik Shah has built a really strong practice, and he's a fantastic oral advocate.

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    • He's one of the best lawyers in the world.

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