About

Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts’ appellate practice delivers sophisticated, results‑driven advocacy by combining strong business judgment with advanced legal strategy. The firm’s appellate lawyers have argued cases before the United States Supreme Court, all 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and numerous state appellate courts nationwide. Their experience spans a broad range of matters, from contract and tort disputes to complex securities, tax, and white‑collar criminal cases. Many members of the team have served as judicial clerks, giving them valuable insight into appellate decision‑making and effective advocacy. The practice is further distinguished by the presence of a former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, enhancing the team’s depth of appellate experience and strategic perspective.

To learn more about our practice, visit:

https://www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation/appellate-and-supreme-court

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What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts houses a strong bench of appellate experts who are well positioned to act for clients across both state and federal courts. Practicing from offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, the group offers statewide expertise and coverage. The firm regularly acts for an impressive roster of corporate clients, with particular expertise in advising those in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts represented Calpine as intervenor in three major appellate cases arising out Winter Storm Uri, two before the Fifth Circuit and one before the Texas Supreme Court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron Streett
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Aaron Streett
Head of Litigation: Appellate
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Aaron Streett is noted for his experience in federal appeals, and has particular prowess before the Fifth Circuit and US Supreme Court.

Aaron is top notch.

Aaron Streett is an excellent lawyer.

Macey Reasoner Stokes
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Macey Reasoner Stokes
Head of Litigation: Appellate
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Macey Reasoner Stokes is regularly sought out to handle high-stakes appeals in the Texas Supreme Court and other state courts, and is particularly active on behalf of clients in the oil and gas industry.

Macey is very bright and has plenty of experience. She is a very good appellate lawyer. She is articulate and hard-working.

Macey is an outstanding lawyer with an outstanding reputation.

Macey is a superior legal professional who stays abreast of current legal trends and is very responsive to clients' needs. She is a superstar.

Thomas R Phillips
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Thomas R Phillips
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Thomas Phillips frequently appears in the Texas Supreme Court in highly important commercial and constitutional cases.

Tom is impeccable.

Tom is a seasoned lawyer with practical experience.

Tom has an encyclopedic knowledge of Texas jurisprudence.

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Aaron Streett
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Aaron Streett
Head of Litigation: Appellate
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Macey Reasoner Stokes
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Macey Reasoner Stokes
Head of Litigation: Appellate
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Thomas R Phillips
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Thomas R Phillips
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Members

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Aaron Streett

Aaron Streett

Head of Department

Anthony Lucisano

Beau Carter

Christopher Tutunjian

J. Mark Little

Macey Reasoner Stokes

Macey Reasoner Stokes

Head of Department