Chambers Review
Boutique appellate firm with significant experience in business appeals before the California courts and a wide array of federal circuit courts. Acts for large corporates, midsize companies and individuals in issues involving environmental, intellectual property and labor and employment law.
Work Highlights
- Stris & Maher was retained by fashion retailer H&M to appear before the Supreme Court in a copyright dispute brought by Unicolors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team were all strong communicators, very responsive and got up to speed quickly on a complex case. They presented the issues in a clear, understandable way."
"The firm was attentive, responsive to our questions, thorough in their responses, and well staffed to address our concerns. Their attorneys responsible for the brief were exceptional."
"The lawyers always think through the implications of their litigation strategy - they're nuanced in their thinking and devastating to their opponents. The team cares deeply about their cases."
"They are very smart and strategic, and I trust their judgment entirely."
"The team were all strong communicators, very responsive and got up to speed quickly on a complex case. They presented the issues in a clear, understandable way."
"The firm was attentive, responsive to our questions, thorough in their responses, and well staffed to address our concerns. Their attorneys responsible for the brief were exceptional."
"The lawyers always think through the implications of their litigation strategy - they're nuanced in their thinking and devastating to their opponents. The team cares deeply about their cases."
"They are very smart and strategic, and I trust their judgment entirely."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Peter Stris is a force of nature. He's a genius communicator and exceptional strategist." "Peter's oral advocacy skills are unsurpassed." "Peter is highly sophisticated, a quick study, and a great communicator."
John Stokes is an associate with 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's writing is clear, accurate, persuasive and forceful, but never pushy. His arguments draw you in and make you want to agree." "John is always responsive and thoughtful."