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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins enjoys an impressive reputation in appellate litigation, drawing from a formidable roster of experienced practitioners with an excellent track record in high-stakes legal challenges. The group handles a broad range of substantial matters of significant national and constitutional import. IP work stands out as a particular highlight, alongside wider strengths in the professional services sector, tax disputes and criminal law matters.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins represented Relentless before the US Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v Department of Commerce, in which the Court overruled the Chevron doctrine.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregory Garre
Gregory Garre
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Gregory Garre is held in high esteem for his impressive track record in appellate matters. He is an experienced advocate, appearing numerous times before the Supreme Court and courts of appeal, having argued an array of highly significant constitutional challenges and commercial litigation matters.

What sets him apart is you get someone that is one of the most experienced SCOTUS arguers who tremendous credibility with the court, but he's just very measured and thoughtful.

He's good at getting right to the point in a way that comes across well. He is respectful, responds directly and it really works with the Justices, keeping them feeling you're on their side.

Greg is a gentleman and a scholar. His humility and patience are hallmarks of his craft. He listens, absorbs, and improves the work based on client input.

Roman Martinez
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Roman Martinez
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Roman Martinez is a highly sought-after choice for Supreme Court and wider appellate arguments, having handled civil and criminal appeals across issues such as employment, civil rights, environmental and First Amendment law.

Roman is a master strategist and court whisperer. He understands how to triangulate between the arguments the client wants to make and the argument the court wants to hear.

His briefing and oral advocacy and strategic thinking were exceptional. I have never worked with someone as excellent as Roman.

He is very smart; he writes clear, understandable persuasive briefs and he is someone I'd be happy to send into court to argue in front of any court, SCOTUS included.

He is very dedicated. He always wants the best for us and advocates for us. He is very measured, very calm and very thorough.

Melissa Arbus Sherry
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Melissa Arbus Sherry
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Melissa Arbus Sherry represents significant clients in a wide range of appeals, including First Amendment and tax matters.

She's an excellent lawyer who delivers outstanding results. She's our go-to lawyer for our toughest legal challenges.

She's an excellent resource, not just for appellate issues, but also when thinking through legal strategies across various concepts, from appeals to transactional matters.

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Gregory Garre
Gregory Garre
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Roman Martinez
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Roman Martinez
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Melissa Arbus Sherry
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Melissa Arbus Sherry
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