About

Provided by Beck Redden LLP

When a verdict is on the line or an outcome is challenged, Beck Redden’s Appellate practice provides the highly-specialized expertise needed to either preserve or overturn the result. Renowned for both plaintiff and defense work in state and federal appellate courts nationwide, our lawyers have shaped law in many jurisdictions while in tenacious pursuit of superior results for our clients. Six of Beck Redden’s Appellate practice lawyers are board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our roster includes attorneys with appellate clerkships at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Texas Courts of Appeals, and these judges know and respect our work. 

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: Appellate - Texas

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Beck Redden is a Houston stalwart, highly praised for its longstanding appellate strength. Its expertise covers antitrust, energy and product liability appeals, among others. The firm is able to act for a variety of clients, including corporates, municipalities and individuals, who turned to its attorneys for their excellent pedigree in complex state and federal appellate matters, including a strong track record before the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.

Work Highlights

  • Beck Redden served as lead appellate counsel for the plaintiffs in a personal injury lawsuit against Amazon in the Louisiana Supreme Court, with the court ruling favorably for the Plaintiffs, holding that Amazon is a seller under the Louisiana Products Liability Act and that Amazon may be liable for injuries if, subject to standards established by standard undertaking law, Amazon assumed a duty to identify and remove unreasonably dangerous products from its marketplace.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Russell Post
1
Russell Post
Head of Litigation: Appellate
1
Band 1

Russell Post is a distinguished appellate litigator with extensive experience in the Fifth Circuit, the Texas Supreme Court and other state courts.

Russell is an outstanding appellate lawyer who delivers consistently at the highest level.

Russell is great. He is extremely knowledgeable, particularly in the Texas courts. He is a great thinker, he's accessible and has built a strong practice.

Russell is smart, sophisticated and very strong on appellate procedure.

Russell is a fabulous lawyer and an excellent advocate. He is very smart.

Russell can do it all and is strong at explaining very complex matters.

Chris Dove
3
Chris Dove
3
Band 3
Chris Dove represents commercial clients in a broad array of appellate matters.

Chris is a very skilled appellate lawyer. He is a strong advocate and a very good writer and communicator.

Chris is an amazing oral advocate, he is very conversational but also respectful. He is incredibly thorough but doesn't lose the bigger picture. His briefing is also complete and powerful. He is a well-rounded appellate practitioner.

Chris is a deep thinker and an excellent oral advocate.

Chris has really good appellate instincts and notices things that others don't. He thinks in a very linear and creative way, which is an unusual combination. He can put things in a way that is very easy to understand and he synthesizes information well.

Parth Gejji
U
Parth Gejji
U
Up and Coming

Parth Gejji adeptly advocates for his clients on complex appeals.

Parth Gejji is on the up and I expect him to be one of the prominent performers stepping into the shoes of the senior figures. He is extremely competent and smart.

Parth is incredibly insightful and keeps us up to date on the latest developments. He also has a very conversational style that works really well.

Parth is a really talented appellate lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Beck Redden LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Texas

Litigation: Appellate

Russell Post
1
Russell Post
Head of Litigation: Appellate
1
Band 1
Chris Dove
3
Chris Dove
3
Band 3
Parth Gejji
U
Parth Gejji
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Beck Redden LLP

Mary Kate Raffetto

Owen McGovern

Russell Post

Russell Post

Head of Department