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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Appellate Law

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Paul, Weiss' famed litigation team enjoys a robust reputation for its abilities in high-stakes appellate arguments, making regular appearances before the Supreme Court in a variety of precedent-setting disputes. It offers expertise in areas including intellectual property disputes, regulatory enforcement, administrative challenges and criminal law work.
Notable practitioners

William Marks is a key contact and is based in the firm's Washington, DC office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss represented Avis Budget Group before the Third Circuit in an appeal concerning whether a defendant waives the right to compel arbitration through litigation conduct. The appeal challenged a district court decision denying Avis Budget’s motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action alleging breach of contract.

Strengths

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  • The appellate litigators are really really good in court and are able to get fast understanding of the case and explain it clearly and precisely to the court.

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  • The team are very professional and easy to work with. They bring the highest quality of representation for clients in appeal courts. They know the Judges and are fully prepared to address the Judges concerns at oral argument.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Jay
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    William Jay

    William Jay has a wealth of experience acting for clients in the Supreme Court and wider federal appellate courts, with particular expertise in IP matters.

    • He combines an incredible degree of smarts with practicality and intuition. He knows what appeals to judges. The unusual combination of his disarmingly non-confrontational, charming style with unbelievable IQ and hard work makes him unstoppable.

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    • He's the epitome of what a lawyer should be – calm, incredibly good on his feet and can familiarize himself with technicals very quickly.

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    • Willy Jay is probably the best appellate lawyer I've ever worked with. He's fantastic and crystal-clear in his briefs. He's got us amazing results.

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    • Willy is the premier appellate lawyer in the life sciences industry.

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