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Haynes and Boone remains a destination appellate practice, highlighted for its expertise in representing leading corporate clients in complex appeals, and regularly advising on financial services, product liability and energy-related appeals. Its deep bench is well equipped to advise on matters before the Texas Supreme Court, as well as other state and federal courts.
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Haynes and Boone represented American Midstream in winning a victory before the Texas Supreme Court in a contract dispute over the terms under which Rainbow Energy Marketing could ship gas on a pipeline owned by American Midstream.
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Haynes and Boone's attorneys are incredibly efficient, responsive and great to work with. They provide thoughtful advice and strategies that enable a very successful outcome.
Haynes and Boone is a market leader with great practitioners.
Haynes and Boone has one of the best appellate departments in Texas. The firm has great top-to-bottom depth and always produces extremely high-quality work. Its advocacy is exceptional and the group is well aware of commercial litigation trends, especially those in the Texas Supreme Court.
Haynes and Boone has a real talent for persuasively presenting complex factual and legal issues. Its attorneys are extremely smart and have excellent judgment, in addition to their excellent writing and advocacy skills. They do an incredible job of grasping the issues and positioning them for appeal. The firm emphasizes service and responsiveness and it shows.
Haynes and Boone has top-flight appellate talent and special expertise in Texas. It provides sophisticated and comprehensive advice that is sensitive to my goals. The team can handle an appeal of any size and can take the matter to the Supreme Court if needed.
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Karen Precella counsels clients on a range of matters in state and federal appellate courts and frequently acts on matters involving the oil and gas industry.
Karen is a wonderful lawyer.
Lynne is strong in all areas.
Nina Cortell is among the elite appellate lawyers in Texas, frequently handling high-profile constitutional and commercial disputes in the Texas Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit and other appellate courts.
Nina is very wise, seasoned and judicious. She is an excellent adviser.
Nina is one of the best appellate lawyers in the country.
Ben Mesches has cultivated a great appellate practice, which includes representing clients in the Texas Supreme Court and other state and federal courts of appeal, often in complex constitutional and commercial disputes.
Ben is incredibly smart, responsive and client-oriented.
Ben is brilliant and has excellent judgment. He always delivers value.
Ben is an exceptional lawyer who can handle an appeal of any magnitude. He is the go-to guy for a business dispute in Texas state appellate courts.
Ben does an excellent job on briefs, showing great legal sophistication.
Ben is a very talented and diligent appellate lawyer.
Daniel is a phenomenal practitioner and has incredible vision with his Supreme Court work.
Daniel is an excellent Supreme Court lawyer.
Daniel is the smartest guy in the room. He is an advocate that you want on your side in any appeal.
Kent is an excellent lawyer, a talented writer and a consummate professional at all times. His briefs are always well organized and thorough.
Kent is a calm presence in the midst of tumultuous litigation and his steady hand can help clarify challenging issues for both the client and the court.
Kent's oral and written advocacy are both truly exceptional.
Kent is a very gifted advocate and sees the big picture in a way that often eludes others. He is a hard-working, very effective brief writer.
Mark has always proven himself to be a sharp advocate. He displays a breadth of knowledge in a wide variety of legal areas.
Mark is fantastic. He is incredibly smart, reasonable, honest and gives me real thoughts, not what he thinks I want to hear. He is also a strong advocate and displays strong client service.
Mark has a keen ability to analyze unusual appellate procedural issues.
Mark is a unique talent who is a real pleasure to work with. He inspires confidence and produces results.
Mark is a very talented advocate. He is the kind of lawyer clients love as he's diligent, responsive, smart and has great judgment.
Polly is incredibly efficient, responsive and great to work with. She provides thoughtful advice and strategies to enable a successful outcome.
Chris Knight is cultivating a strong reputation in the Texas appellate space, exhibiting skill in his handling of matters.
Chris is a very fine, diligent brief writer.
Chris is an extraordinarily talented writer.
Chris is the shining bright star of young Texas appellate lawyers. I would go to him for a matter of any size despite him being a relatively junior lawyer. He is insightful and extremely intelligent.
Ryan Pitts has a growing reputation for his adept assistance to clients before state and federal appellate courts, with particular energy industry experience.
Ryan is smart and provides good analysis.
Ryan is one of the rising stars in the Texas appellate Bar.
Ryan is communicative and his work product is excellent. He quickly gets to the heart of the issue, develops a plan and sticks the course, with the best results possible.
Ryan is a very talented and gifted lawyer. He is thoughtful, bright and diligent.
Ryan outperforms his years, he's great and definitely on the up.
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