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Litigation: Appellate - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Haynes and Boone represented Apple as lead appellate counsel in a multidistrict litigation relating to deaths and injuries at Astroworld music festival.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karen S Precella
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Karen S Precella
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Senior Statespeople
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.
Lynne Liberato
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Lynne Liberato
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Senior Statespeople
Lynne Liberato is frequently called upon to handle appeals in the Fifth Circuit and other federal courts.
Nina Cortell
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Nina Cortell
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Senior Statespeople

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 Cortell is really brilliant. She is excellent.

Ben Mesches
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Ben Mesches
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Band 2

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 a terrific appellate lawyer who learns quickly and understands strategic matters extremely well.

Daniel L Geyser
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Daniel L Geyser
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Band 2
Daniel Geyser is a distinguished and well-respected appellate expert with considerable pedigree in state and federal appeals, including handling arguments before the US Supreme Court.
Kent Rutter
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Kent Rutter
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Band 2
Kent Rutter enjoys a strong reputation for his appellate practice.

Kent's understanding of our industry and of the laws governing our business makes his team stand out.

Kent knows the subject matter very well and he writes beautiful briefs.

Kent is well connected to the judiciary and well respected in the appellate Bar.

Mark Trachtenberg
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Mark Trachtenberg
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Band 2
Mark Trachtenberg has successfully represented clients before the Fifth Circuit and Texas Supreme Court, as part of his wide-ranging appellate practice.

Mark Trachtenberg is an excellent lawyer. He pulls things together with a fresh take and has a unique way of writing that makes him stand out from the pack.

Mark is an amazing practitioner with an eye for tackling complicated issues before, during and after trial. He is truly stellar.

Mark is excellent. He is a solid, knowledgeable appellate attorney.

Mark is outstanding. He is a consummate professional and good on every level.

Mark is a top expert in appellate law and works extraordinarily well with his clients and his own firm staff to provide the highest level of services to his clients.

Polly Fohn
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Polly Fohn
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Up and Coming
Polly Fohn enjoys a growing reputation for her appellate practice, which sees her argue oil and gas cases before an array of state and federal courts.

Polly Fohn is outstanding.

Ryan Pitts
Ryan Pitts
Associates to watch

Ryan Pitts is an associate based across Haynes and Boone's Houston and Austin offices. He has a growing reputation for his adept assistance to clients before state and federal appellate courts, with particular energy industry experience.

He is responsive, easy to work with and provides great customer service. His written advocacy is excellent.

He provided timely legal advice and was on top of the matters. He guided us through complex litigation to a great result.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: Appellate

Karen S Precella
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Karen S Precella
S
Senior Statespeople
Lynne Liberato
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Lynne Liberato
S
Senior Statespeople
Nina Cortell
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Nina Cortell
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Senior Statespeople
Ben Mesches
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Ben Mesches
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Band 2
Daniel L Geyser
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Daniel L Geyser
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Band 2
Kent Rutter
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Kent Rutter
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Band 2
Mark Trachtenberg
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Mark Trachtenberg
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Band 2
Polly Fohn
U
Polly Fohn
U
Up and Coming
Ryan Pitts
Ryan Pitts
Associates to watch