Laurie J Hepler

Clients nationwide retain Laurie in state and federal appellate courts throughout California and the western U.S. She has briefed and argued countless California appeals, including three California Supreme Court wins, and has argued in the highest courts of three other states and several federal circuits. For over 30 years, Laurie has collaborated with corporate counsel and trial counsel to navigate all aspects of the appellate process, including complex settlement evaluations, objectively and strategically. Her clients’ appellate matters span a wide range of subjects, including insurance coverage and contribution, contract disputes, personal jurisdiction, and unfair competition.

Successful first- and second-chair trial experience back up her appellate expertise.

Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers;

Past President (2023-24) of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers;

Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Since 2019, Laurie has been the Contributing Editor for the indispensable treatise on California appeals—Jon Eisenberg’s Civil Appeals and Writs (The Rutter Group).