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Litigation: Appellate - California

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What the Team is Known For

Stris & Maher is a renowned boutique appellate firm with significant experience in business appeals before the California courts and a wide array of federal circuit courts. It acts for large corporates, midsize companies and individuals in issues involving environmental, intellectual property and labor and employment law. The firm also has notable expertise in handling complex appeals to the US Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

  • Stris & Maher LLP represented students against Illuminate before the Ninth Circuit in litigation arising from a large data breach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Stris
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Peter Stris
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Peter Stris has an impressive appellate practice which sees him making regular appearances in state courts, various federal courts of appeal and the US Supreme Court. His experience spans copyright, trade secrets, ERISA and regulatory concerns.

For someone as renowned as he is, he is very willing to ask questions about things he doesn't know. He is keenly insightful about accessing important issues.

Peter is simply one of the best lawyers I've ever met, he has it all. He's creative, strategic, effective and unflappable.

Peter is a brilliant strategist, excellent negotiator and a really good advocate.

Peter Stris is simply among the top appellate lawyers in the country and has built a top boutique firm in the area from scratch.

John Stokes
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John Stokes
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John Stokes has a growing reputation for his abilities in significant appellate disputes, having argued cases before the Second and Ninth Circuits. He also appears in trial proceedings, advising in post-trial motions.

John is among the best writers I've come across. He's responsive, professional and ahead of schedule.

John Stokes is quick on his feet at oral argument.

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Peter Stris
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Peter Stris
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John Stokes
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John Stokes
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