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Clement & Murphy is a leading destination for clients facing their most important and challenging appellate matters. Its heavyweight bench of expert litigators draw from a tremendous wealth of experience practicing before the US Supreme Court and other courts of appeal, acting for an array of corporates, industry associations and non-profits, among others.
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Clement & Murphy represented the Competitive Carriers Association before the US Supreme Court in FCC v. Consumers’ Research, defending the constitutionality of the federal Universal Service Fund. The Court reversed the en banc Fifth Circuit, holding that Congress and the FCC had not violated non‑delegation principles in structuring the program.
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We view them as a premier legal thinkers out there when we have a pure question of law. They are really an incredible firm.
The team is technically very sound and great team cross the board, with a comprehensive understanding of what we are seeking to achieve.
They are top-of-the-line in every aspect of their firm. Whether it's trial or appellate work, briefing or oral argument, they provide the highest quality representation available.
They are the premier appellate lawyers in the country right now. They're very strong advocates and brief writers.
Everything that comes out of their shop is filing-ready and so well thought out, structured and written. They get stuff right first time and really effectivly resonate with judges.
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Paul is one of the smartest lawyers I've ever met. He has such great insight; he has views and perspectives that I know no-one else is using. There isn't an appellate lawyer in in the USA that I would pick over Paul.
There is no-one better. No-one does written product, oral advocacy or framing of arguments better. When it comes down to arguing cases, particularly in the Supreme Court, he is unique in that he is able to exert influence across the ideological spectrum of the Court.
He is the finest and most credible appellate attorney, oral advocate and strategist in the nation.
Paul Clement is simply the best at what he does. He is the finest appellate and critical law and motion attorney I have ever worked with.
Paul is world class – he's on Mount Rushmore; he's in the pantheon of appellate lawyers. What makes him special is his complete command of the legal issues, and his judgment, so he can choose how to present the case in the best way for this audience, in whichever court. He is the consummate advocate in that way.
She's an absolutely brilliant lawyer. She's extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, insightful and effective.
She was the architect of the case, and she did a great job. It was a crisp, clean, polished and effective briefing.
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