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Our Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation team argues cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, all 13 U.S. courts of appeals, and state appellate courts. We handle complex motions at the trial level and bring actions against state and federal governments challenging laws, regulations, and agency actions.
Eight members of our team clerked at the U.S. Supreme Court and many have clerked on federal courts of appeals or state supreme courts, or held positions with U.S. Office of the Solicitor General. Five Goodwin partners have collectively argued more than 20 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including some of the most high-profile intellectual-property cases of the past decade. Our ERISA and patent appellate teams are among the best in the business.
We work closely with litigation teams in the trial courts, ensuring the development of trial records that will maximize the potential for success in appeals.
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Goodwin represented Hugo Monsalvo Velázquez before the US Supreme Court in an immigration case addressing the calculation of statutory filing deadlines. The Court resolved a circuit split by holding that a voluntary‑departure deadline falling on a weekend or legal holiday extends to the next business day, reversing the Tenth Circuit’s contrary ruling.
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The Goodwin team stands out not only for its substantive excellence, but also for the collaborative spirit they bring to everything they do.
They're incredibly talented and spot the issues. They're both highly intelligent and incredible writers, plus they're very practical. They have been great partners.
They combine a deep knowledge of appellate practice, including the procedure, their familiarity with courts and judges, and their persuasive advocacy, with an ability to distill issues to their lean core. They are creative thinkers and collaborate effectively and willingly with co-counsel.
Goodwin is one of our go-to law firms, really our first-choice firm, for life sciences issues. Their strengths are their industry expertise and their top-notch written and oral advocacy skills. They know the life sciences industry, including how our companies really operate.
They provide really very high-quality work product and clear thinking, keeping their eye on the ball of what the appellate court is going to do. The whole team give practical, actionable advice – not just the theory, but the actual thought process and practicality. We find that super helpful.
The Goodwin team stands out not only for its substantive excellence, but also for the collaborative spirit they bring to everything they do.
They're incredibly talented and spot the issues. They're both highly intelligent and incredible writers, plus they're very practical. They have been great partners.
They combine a deep knowledge of appellate practice, including the procedure, their familiarity with courts and judges, and their persuasive advocacy, with an ability to distill issues to their lean core. They are creative thinkers and collaborate effectively and willingly with co-counsel.
Goodwin is one of our go-to law firms, really our first-choice firm, for life sciences issues. Their strengths are their industry expertise and their top-notch written and oral advocacy skills. They know the life sciences industry, including how our companies really operate.
They provide really very high-quality work product and clear thinking, keeping their eye on the ball of what the appellate court is going to do. The whole team give practical, actionable advice – not just the theory, but the actual thought process and practicality. We find that super helpful.
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He combines an incredible degree of smarts with practicality and intuition. He knows what appeals to judges. The unusual combination of his disarmingly non-confrontational, charming style with unbelievable IQ and hard work makes him unstoppable.
He's the epitome of what a lawyer should be – calm, incredibly good on his feet and can familiarize himself with technicals very quickly.
Willy Jay is probably the best appellate lawyer I've ever worked with. He's fantastic and crystal-clear in his briefs. He's got us amazing results.
Willy is the premier appellate lawyer in the life sciences industry.
She provides strategic advice on matters, offering valuable insights on issues where her expertise is uniquely aligned.
Jaime is a brilliant lawyer and talented advocate, and she also keeps close watch on the Supreme Court and other key appellate courts, enabling her to advise her clients on the best strategy.