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Litigation: Appellate - Texas

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Band 1

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 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.

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.

Karen is a wonderful lawyer.

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

Lynne is strong in all areas.

Nina Cortell
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Nina Cortell
S
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 is very wise, seasoned and judicious. She is an excellent adviser.

Nina is one of the best appellate lawyers in the country.

Ben Mesches
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Ben Mesches
2
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 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 L Geyser
2
Daniel L Geyser
2
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.

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 Rutter
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Kent Rutter
2
Band 2
Kent Rutter enjoys a strong reputation for his appellate practice.

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 Trachtenberg
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Mark Trachtenberg
2
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 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 Fohn
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Polly Fohn
4
Band 4
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 is incredibly efficient, responsive and great to work with. She provides thoughtful advice and strategies to enable a successful outcome.

Chris Knight
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Chris Knight
U
Up and Coming

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
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Ryan Pitts
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Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: Appellate

Karen S Precella
S
Karen S Precella
S
Senior Statespeople
Lynne Liberato
S
Lynne Liberato
S
Senior Statespeople
Nina Cortell
S
Nina Cortell
S
Senior Statespeople
Ben Mesches
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Ben Mesches
2
Band 2
Daniel L Geyser
2
Daniel L Geyser
2
Band 2
Kent Rutter
2
Kent Rutter
2
Band 2
Mark Trachtenberg
2
Mark Trachtenberg
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Band 2
Polly Fohn
4
Polly Fohn
4
Band 4
Chris Knight
U
Chris Knight
U
Up and Coming
Ryan Pitts
U
Ryan Pitts
U
Up and Coming