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Reed Smith LLP

Litigation: Appellate

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Reed Smith LLP

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Litigation: Appellate - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Reed Smith boasts an established appellate practice with a strong track record in both state and federal appeal courts. It represents clients in an array of industries, including banking, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. The firm is known for its deep strengths in major contractual disputes and class actions, with significant experience in acting for clients in areas such as advertising and insurance. The firm is often engaged by major corporations as well as acting for individuals.
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Strengths

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  • They are extremely experienced lawyers with a broad knowledge base and great appellate court skills.

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  • They are extremely thorough and smart. They think about everything from trial strategy to appellate issues.

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  • They never miss a deadline and I almost always hear back from them the day I contact them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Raymond A. Cardozo
    Raymond A. Cardozo

    Raymond A. Cardozo

    Raymond Cardozo is highly regarded in the market for his experience in the state Courts of Appeal, as well as the Ninth Circuit. He routinely handles a variety of commercial disputes.

    • His credibility is maintained through his institutional and historical legal knowledge on complex topics.

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    • I consider Raymond to be one of the better appellate lawyers.

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    • Ray earns respect from everyone he talks to, especially opposing counsel.

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  • James C Martin
    James C Martin

    James C Martin

    James Martin has notable experience in district and circuit courts. He has recently handled appeals addressing breach of contract and consumer class action claims.

    • Jim has this amazing ability to distill the facts of the matter into core legal issues in an extremely brief period of time and present that to court.

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    • James Martin is a mastermind. He has broad knowledge crucial to appellate matters.

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  • Kasey J Curtis
    Kasey J Curtis

    Kasey J Curtis

    Kasey J Curtis has a growing reputation for handling complex appeals and has appeared before the California Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

    • Kasey is one of the most brilliant attorneys I have ever worked with.

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    • Kasey has expertise on the court system and the judges.

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    • Kasey is not just a great appellate attorney, he is a great attorney in general, which allows him to be of value from the first day of a dispute.

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