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Litigation: Appellate
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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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Baker Botts represented Devas Multimedia Private Limited in securing a win before the U.S. Supreme Court, with the Court overturning a Ninth Circuit decision refusing to enforce a $1.3 billion arbitral award issued to the company.
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Baker Botts' integration with the court system is unparalleled. The team provides great advice and insights and is procedurally able to navigate the best strategies on the appellate level. Its client service is also top tier; it has great brief writing skills and it is able to answer questions on any subject matter.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSABaker Botts' attorneys are talented appellate lawyers with a tremendous grasp on how the Fifth Circuit and the Texas Supreme Court function.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSABaker Botts' appellate shop is really exceptional. It is one of the best appellate groups in Texas.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSABaker Botts is great to work with, responsive and very knowledgeable.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSABaker Botts is a market leader. It is a very good firm with strong lawyers.
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Band 1 Aaron Streett
Aaron Streett is noted for his experience in federal appeals, and has particular prowess before the Fifth Circuit and US Supreme Court. Aaron is our go-to legal guru on appellate matters. He is an outstanding practitioner with great legal insights on cutting-edge matters for our industry.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAAaron is a first-rate appellate advocate with a very sophisticated approach to the Supreme Court.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAAaron's insight into the way the Supreme Court works is unrivaled. His ability to understand a very technical brief and then rewrite it for the Justices is formidable.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAAaron is one of the smartest thinkers and communicators that I've encountered.
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Band 1 Macey Reasoner Stokes
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 responsive and very knowledgeable. She is just great to work with and is very trusted by us.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAMacey is a top-caliber appellate practitioner doing consistently good work.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAMacey is phenomenal.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAMacey is one of the best in Texas and beyond. She has very strong legal expertise and knowledge. We have a lot of trust in her.
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Band 1 Thomas R Phillips
Thomas Phillips frequently appears in the Texas Supreme Court in highly important commercial and constitutional cases. Thomas is conscientious, knowledgeable and thorough. He is a brilliant, dedicated leader.
Litigation: Appellate respondentUSAThomas is exceptional.
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Ranked Individuals at Baker Botts L.L.P. (3)
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Aaron Streett
Head of Litigation: Appellate
View profile Macey Reasoner Stokes
Head of Litigation: Appellate
View profile Thomas R Phillips
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Members
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J. Mark Little
Anthony Lucisano
Christopher Tutunjian
Beau Carter
Thomas R Phillips
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