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Litigation: Appellate - California

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What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses an outstanding appellate practice with a track record of representing major corporate clients across a broad spectrum of procedural and substantive appeals. The firm has top-tier credentials in securities and commercial disputes, and is regularly picked by clients for high-stakes, bet-the-company cases. It services an impressive array of blue-chip corporates, including a number of Silicon Valley behemoths, in highly publicized litigation battles. Its deep bench of appellate litigators has argued before state appellate courts, the Ninth Circuit and the US Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP defended the NFL before the ninth circuit wherein plaintiffs alleging $4.7 billion worth of damages claimed that the NFL engaged in anti-competitive conduct via its 'Sunday Ticket' television offering.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Theodore J Boutrous Jr
Theodore J Boutrous Jr
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Theodore Boutrous is widely acknowledged as one of the premier appellate litigators on the West Coast and nationally, making frequent appearances before appellate courts in some of the most significant business and civil rights disputes.

Boutrous is a great lawyer who has a very persuasive style. He is aggressive but likeable at the same time.

He is someone you hire in a sensitive matter where the company’s reputation may be challenged or at stake.

Pound for pound, Ted is the best appellate lawyer in California.

Theane Evangelis
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Theane Evangelis
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Theane Evangelis boasts an impressive and varied appellate practice, leading challenges before the Ninth Circuit and US Supreme Court on constitutional and commercial matters, including labor and employment concerns. She co-chairs the firm's global litigation practice group and its class actions practice.

Theane is sharp, well prepared, and does a fantastic job. She is also good with client contact, making sure we get what we need.

She’s the person we turn to in a crisis, and the one who always picks up the phone, no matter the issue.

Theane is incredibly smart.

Julian W. Poon
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Julian W. Poon
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Julian Poon offers expertise in a diverse range of appellate matters and regularly represents clients in federal and state appellate courts in California and throughout the country. He co-chairs the firm's nationwide appellate and constitutional law practice.

Julian is a fantastic lawyer and probably one of the smartest I have ever known.

He's a vigorous advocate who is very passionate and compelling. His briefing is also tight and impressive.

Julian is an outstanding appellate attorney.

The quality of his legal analysis is exceptional.

Blaine Evanson
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Blaine Evanson
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Blaine Evanson is highlighted for his appellate litigation practice, which has seen him argue before state and federal appellate courts, and up to the US Supreme Court. He has represented a wide array of notable corporates.

Blaine is responsive and great at explaining procedure and drafting things. He loves appellate law and everything around it.

Blaine provides excellent appellate litigation support.

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Litigation: Appellate

Theodore J Boutrous Jr
Theodore J Boutrous Jr
Star Individuals
Theane Evangelis
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Theane Evangelis
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Julian W. Poon
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Julian W. Poon
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Blaine Evanson
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Blaine Evanson
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