Litigation: Appellate
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Firm PROFILE
Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
USA 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in USA 2026
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Top figures
27
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5
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2012
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Overview
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
The Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP (CALG) is a leading appellate specialty boutique, with more than two-dozen award-winning appellate attorneys, former Supreme Court and appellate clerks, and retired appellate jurists. The firm has no associates, and every lawyer has more than a decade of experience taking on high-stakes appellate matters for large corporations, small businesses, and individuals. The firm practices nationwide, with special expertise in California and the Ninth Circuit.
Industry sectors (14)
- Technology
- Securities and Finance
- Professional Services
- Insurance
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Biotech
- Telecommunications
- Antitrust
- Water Law
- Media
- Family Law
- Contracts
- Torts
Capabilities (6)
- Appeals
- Appellate Writs
- Petitions for Certiorari
- Petitions for Review
- Amicus Briefs
- Litigation Consulting
Clients (14)
- Apple
- Cisco Systems
- Fidelity National Financial
- The Hartford
- Trader Joe's
- Eventbrite
- Snap
- Coinbase
- Mattson Technology
- Evans Hotels
- California State University
- City of Costa Mesa
- East Bay Municipal Utility District
- Seaker & Sons
Key people
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
Ben Feuer
Chair
Anna-Rose Mathieson
Partner
Rex Heinke
Partner
M.C. Sungaila
Partner
Brian Sutherland
Partner
Michael von Loewenfeldt
Partner
Jessica Weisel
Partner
Dina Mishra
Partner
Melanie Gold
Partner
Hon. Pat Benke (Ret.)
Counsel
Work & experience
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
Some of California's most experienced appellate lawyers practice with CALG. Eleven are certified appellate specialists — among the highest concentrations of any firm in California. Ten are fellows of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Three have been named California Lawyers of the Year, two are former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and one is a retired California appellate justice. The Daily Journal has twice named CALG one of the Top Boutiques in California.
Notable work
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
SEC v. Peterson, et al.
2025Completed $183.0M San Francisco
Persuaded the 9th Circuit and Supreme Court to reject challenge “bar order” on which $183m settlement was conditioned.
Evans Hotels, LLC v. Unite Here! Local 30
2025Completed $100.0M Los Angeles
Obtained 9th Circuit reversal giving hotel developer another shot at secondary boycott suit seeking $100m in damages.
John’s Grill v. Hartford Financial Services Group
2024Completed $1.0B San Francisco
Won high-stakes California Supreme Court dispute concerning insurance coverage for COVID-related business closures.
Ranked Offices at Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
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California
Mary-Christine (M.C.) Sungaila
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Rex S Heinke
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Brian Sutherland
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Anna-Rose Mathieson
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Michael Von Loewenfeldt
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Top figures
27
Lawyers
5
Offices
2012
Established Year
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