Appellate Law
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Band 4
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Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell's Supreme Court and appellate practice enjoys a burgeoning reputation for its adroit handling of appellate matters. The group handles an impressive array of state and federal court litigation and administrative appeals, drawing from its experienced pool of former clerks and government luminaries.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell served as Court-appointed amicus curiae in successfully defending the judgment of the Eighth Circuit in the habeas case Jones v Hendrix.
Strengths
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"Sullivan & Cromwell has a super knowledgeable and deep team who provide excellent briefs very quickly."
"They are really helpful and supportive, with smart, creative and responsive lawyers who can assess risk in a legal and commercial sense."
"They are exceptional. They brought a real heft to our case."
"The lawyers on the matters are exceptional."
"Efficient, to the point and very reliable. Their oral advocacy has been very impressive."
"Sullivan & Cromwell has a super knowledgeable and deep team who provide excellent briefs very quickly."
"They are really helpful and supportive, with smart, creative and responsive lawyers who can assess risk in a legal and commercial sense."
"They are exceptional. They brought a real heft to our case."
"The lawyers on the matters are exceptional."
"Efficient, to the point and very reliable. Their oral advocacy has been very impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Wall has a formidable reputation for the quality and pedigree of his appellate practice, earning praise for his impressive track record before the Supreme Court. He heads the firm's appellate practice.
"Jeff did the best argument I've ever seen. He got up to speed on very complex issues extremely quickly."
"A phenomenal lawyer and an extremely good Supreme Court advocate."
"Jeff is a fantastic lawyer. He has a knack for getting to the heart of the issue and speaking to the court."
"A brilliant advocate, very client-oriented, very invested in client's outcomes, and is one of the best legal writers I've worked with."
"He's top shelf. A very sharp lawyer who deals with very complex things easily."
Morgan Ratner has quickly established an impressive reputation for her abilities in appellate litigation. Her wide-ranging practice sees her handling appeals involving securities, criminal law and bankruptcy, among other areas.
"Morgan is among the most talented advocates I know. She is good on her feet, is super smart and a delightful colleague to work with."
"She is thoughtful, strategic and, best of all, persuasive. She has an ability to home in on the key points of a case and explain them in a very convincing way."
"She is just consistently spectacular in oral argument. She combines tremendous brain power and intellectual firepower, coupled with a fantastic style of advocacy."
"For an intellectual titan, which Morgan undoubtedly is, she is remarkably down to earth. She has the ability to provide exceptional advice in layman's language in quick time."