Litigation: Appellate
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 3
Chambers Review
Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP is a national litigation boutique whose Austin-based team boasts several experienced appellate practitioners. The firm has an enviable list of corporate and public clients, including prominent industry associations, governmental and other organizations. The team has a number of Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court appearances under its belt.
Work Highlights
- Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP handled an appeal of a $366 million judgment against FedEx in an employment discrimination and retaliation matter.
Strengths
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"The whole group is brilliant and knowledgeable."
"The firm has a rising profile for doing complex and high-stakes appellate cases. The lawyers are very good."
"I really like the boutique nature of the firm. It is really nice how they hand-pick a really impressive and strong team."
"The whole group is brilliant and knowledgeable."
"The firm has a rising profile for doing complex and high-stakes appellate cases. The lawyers are very good."
"I really like the boutique nature of the firm. It is really nice how they hand-pick a really impressive and strong team."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Keller is a well-known appellate lawyer noted for his representation of clients before the Texas and federal courts. He heads the national appellate practice at Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP and splits his time between the firm's Austin and Washington, DC offices.
"Scott is exceptional in terms of appellate strategy and arguments. He is extremely pragmatic, realistic and able to communicate complex issues very simply. He can distill complex issues very quickly and directly, even to hostile judges. He defends his viewpoints with a steadfastness that is very impressive."
"Scott is a very talented oral advocate. His skills, diligence and commitment to the client's interest are of the highest quality."
Chair of Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP's Texas appellate practice, Kyle Hawkins is an experienced appellate specialist who brings additional expertise from his time as Texas Solicitor General to his practice.