Horvitz & Levy LLP, Litigation: Appellate

About

Provided by Horvitz & Levy LLP

Horvitz & Levy is a boutique law firm specializing in appeals. In the late 1950s, no US law firm focused solely on appellate success. The firm’s founder, Ellis J. Horvitz, envisioned a firm devoted to winning cases on appeal. Mr. Horvitz achieved this vision, and it continues to unfold today. Horvitz & Levy:

Remains the largest firm in the United States specializing exclusively in civil appellate litigation.
Appears more often in civil cases in the California appellate courts than any other firm, prevailing in more than 70% of its appeals and saving its clients tens of millions of dollars each year.
Helps shape the law in precedent-setting cases, including landmark matters that have made a lasting impact on clients and their business imperatives.
Has become a trusted advisor related to case evaluation, trial strategy, settlement options, and timing.
Uses an experienced-hire model, leveraging Big Law alumni while offering boutique custom service with hands-on partner attention.

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Litigation: Appellate - California

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What the Team is Known For

Horvitz & Levy is a highly regarded appellate boutique with outstanding strengths in civil disputes, making regular appearances before the Ninth Circuit and the California Supreme Court. It acts for an impressive roster of high-profile clients, including household names in the manufacturing, energy and media sectors.

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Work Highlights

Horvitz & Levy successfully represented Acer in the Court of Appeals, which returned summary judgment rejecting the plaintiff's $157.7 million trade secrets misappropriation and breach of contract claims.

Strengths

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"Horvitz & Levy are specialists in appeals and are one of the best both in California and nationwide."