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Greenberg Traurig’s Appellate Group has been involved in some of the most important and consequential cases of our time. In recent years, GT’s Appellate leaders have played key roles in cases addressing voting rights and election law, federal constitutional law, environmental law, labor law, white collar criminal law, First Amendment law, real estate law, civil rights law, intellectual property and patent law, and administrative and regulatory law.

GT’s Appellate team enjoys an unparalleled platform with almost 70 lawyers devoting all or much of their practices to appellate matters in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and beyond – in total, 30 key centers of business and government throughout the United States. Team members have in recent years successfully litigated before the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest courts in many states, all 13 federal circuit courts, including the Federal Circuit, and many states’ lower appellate courts.

The GT Appellate Practice Group’s philosophy is to combine forum-knowledgeable lawyers who have a comprehensive understanding of their jurisdictions with colleagues who have a proven record of substantive excellence in the legal issues involved in our clients’ appellate cases.

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What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has an impressive appellate practice with substantial experience in representing clients in federal and state courts, including the Florida Supreme Court. The firm offers significant capabilities in cases relating to environmental, real estate and constitutional issues, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Halifax Health in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, affirming a summary judgment in a False Claims Act retaliation case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elliot H Scherker
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Elliot H Scherker
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Elliot Scherker serves as co-chair of the national appellate practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP and has vast experience acting for clients in state and federal courts.

He is one the finest appellate advocates in our state.

You couldn't ask for a better appellate lawyer. Elliot knows the Eleventh Circuit inside out.

Elliot is a first-rate lawyer and an outstanding appellate advocate.

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Brigid Cech Samole
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Brigid Cech Samole serves as chair of Greenberg Traurig LLP's appellate practice in Miami. Her widespread experience includes handling appeals involving product-related disputes. She acts for clients in both state and federal courts.

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Elliot H Scherker
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Brigid Cech Samole
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