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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Litigation: Appellate

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Litigation: Appellate - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is a nationally recognized appellate practice, well known for its litigation prowess and deep institutional knowledge and expertise in appellate disputes. With offices in Houston and Dallas, it regularly acts for clients in courts across the state. Its enviable client roster includes energy, healthcare and technology giants, among other leading corporates.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented AT&T subsidiary Wisconsin Bell before the US Supreme Court in a closely watched case under the False Claims Act. The case addressed whether reimbursement requests submitted to the FCC-administered E-rate program - funded entirely by private telecom carriers and administered by a nonprofit - qualify as “claims” under the FCA.

Strengths

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's attorneys are outstanding appellate advocates and good strategic thinkers. They are responsive, they're great brief writers and they can work to tight deadlines.

    Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has great subject matter expertise. Its lawyers are excellent litigators and are very organized, with an impressive team of associates who work like crazy and distill the case down to an understandable level.

    Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher provides high-quality legal analysis, writing and oral advocacy. Its attorneys are excellent.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher performs exceptional research and legal analysis, its very responsive and produces great work product.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsAllyson N Ho
    Star IndividualsAllyson N Ho

    Allyson N Ho

    Allyson Ho has cultivated an impressive reputation for her vast experience in representing corporate clients before the US Supreme Court and other federal and state courts.
    • Allyson is a great brief writer, a very good strategist and she knows Texas and nationwide appellate courts very well.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Allyson is very smart and has a ton of experience in both the Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court. She is a really respected appellate advocate and a go-to for bet-the-company cases. She is a very strong written and oral communicator.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Allyson is brilliant at packaging a case so that it is attractive to the Supreme Court. There's no one better for that; she is a miracle worker and a magician.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Allyson is a top-drawer lawyer. She is really great and known for her Supreme Court practice.

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    • Allyson is a total legend.

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  • Up and ComingBrad Hubbard
    Up and ComingBrad Hubbard

    Brad Hubbard

    Brad Hubbard is commended for his appellate practice in state and federal courts across Texas and further afield, offering experience in matters touching on the constitution, the False Claims Act and class actions.

    • Brad's ability to get up to speed is like magic. He dedicates himself to understanding every single detail of a case and he's very responsive to clients.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Brad is an outstanding brief writer and it's a great pleasure to work with him. He knows us and our issues, knows what we care about and is affirmative and reaches out to flag issues and cases. He's really great at that.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Brad is smart, creative and a really good writer. He is easy to get along with and I love working with him.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Brad is excellent at taking complex legal issues and boiling them down into something persuasive and simple.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchElizabeth A. Kiernan
    Associates to watchElizabeth A. Kiernan

    Elizabeth A. Kiernan

    Elizabeth Kiernan is an associate in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Dallas office and is quickly building a strong reputation for aiding clients with their appellate needs.

    • Elizabeth's legal writing and oral argument are great.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Elizabeth is polished and commanding in her arguments.

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    • Elizabeth is a phenomenal and very smart appellate associate.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA

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