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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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Pratik Shah
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Pratik Shah
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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.

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.

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

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

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

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