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Appellate Law | USA
USA - Nationwide
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USA - NATIONWIDE: An Introduction to Appellate Law
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Rankings overview for Departments
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Star Individuals
- Carter Phillips Sidley Austin LLP23 Years Ranked
- Donald B Verrilli Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gregory Garre Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Kannon K Shanmugam Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP16 Years Ranked
- Lisa S. Blatt Williams & Connolly LLP16 Years Ranked
- Paul D Clement Clement & Murphy, PLLC17 Years Ranked
- Seth Waxman WilmerHale23 Years Ranked
Band 1
- Cate Stetson Hogan Lovells US LLP15 Years Ranked
- David C Frederick Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC17 Years Ranked
- Deanne Maynard Morrison Foerster16 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey A Lamken MoloLamken LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Fisher O'Melveny & Myers LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Wall Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joshua Rosenkranz Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP18 Years Ranked
- Neal Katyal Milbank LLP13 Years Ranked
- Noel J Francisco Jones Day3 Years Ranked
- Pratik Shah Akin11 Years Ranked
- Roman Martinez Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- Roy Englert Jr HSF Kramer22 Years Ranked
- Shay Dvoretzky Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- Theodore J Boutrous Jr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP22 Years Ranked
- William M Jay Goodwin11 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Adam G Unikowsky Jenner & Block LLP8 Years Ranked
- Andrew J Pincus Mayer Brown LLP20 Years Ranked
- Daniel L Geyser Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Douglas Hallward-Driemeier Ropes & Gray LLP15 Years Ranked
- Elaine Goldenberg Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP5 Years Ranked
- Erin E Murphy Clement & Murphy, PLLC11 Years Ranked
- Ginger D Anders Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ian Heath Gershengorn Jenner & Block LLP8 Years Ranked
- John Elwood Arnold & Porter16 Years Ranked
- Joseph Palmore Morrison Foerster10 Years Ranked
- Mark A Perry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP17 Years Ranked
- Nicole Saharsky Mayer Brown LLP7 Years Ranked
- Peter Stris Stris & Maher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Deepak GuptaGupta Wessler PLLC
Band 3
- Allon Kedem Arnold & Porter4 Years Ranked
- Allyson N Ho Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP16 Years Ranked
- Hashim M Mooppan Jones Day2 Years Ranked
- Jaime Santos Goodwin3 Years Ranked
- Jessica L Ellsworth Hogan Lovells US LLP2 Years Ranked
- Melissa Arbus Sherry Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- Miguel A Estrada Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP22 Years Ranked
- Morgan L Ratner Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Scott A Keller Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP4 Years Ranked
- Thomas Hungar Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
- Zachary Tripp Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP4 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Aaron Panner Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Aaron Streett Baker Botts L.L.P.10 Years Ranked
- Amy Mason Saharia Williams & Connolly LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ashley Parrish King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Benjamin J Horwich Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Christopher Michel Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eric Shumsky Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP10 Years Ranked
- Helgi C Walker Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jeff Bucholtz King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jeremy C Marwell Vinson & Elkins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ellis McGuireWoods LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Hacker O'Melveny & Myers LLP14 Years Ranked
- Joshua Matz Hecker Fink LLP2 Years Ranked
- Linda T Coberly Winston & Strawn LLP12 Years Ranked
- Matthew D. McGill Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Michael B Kimberly Winston & Strawn LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Huston Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael Kellogg Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC23 Years Ranked
- Paul Hughes McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
- Richard A. Simpson Wiley1 Years Ranked
- Robert Loeb Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP7 Years Ranked
- Theane Evangelis Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Thomas Dupree Jr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP13 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Clement & Murphy, PLLCAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClement & Murphy has quickly become a leading destination for clients facing their most important and challenging appellate matters. Its heavyweight bench of expert litigators draw from a tremendous wealth of experience practicing before the US Supreme Court and other courts of appeal, acting for an array of corporates, industry associations and non-profits, among others.1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedGibson Dunn maintains its premier standing in the appellate arena, calling upon a formidable array of highly experienced and deeply respected litigators to offer a wealth of experience before the US Supreme Court and state and federal courts nationwide. The firm makes frequent appearances in high-value and far-reaching matters, with notable experience in constitutional law, legislative challenges and wider business disputes. Its impressive client base spans a range of leading multinationals, trade associations and financial institutions.1 Jones DayAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedJones Day enjoys an excellent reputation for the depth and breadth of its appellate practice, calling upon an extensive roster of knowledgeable practitioners with numerous Supreme Court victories. The group acts on a markedly broad caseload, with experience in appeals concerning governmental regulation, intellectual property, bankruptcy and constitutional law.1 Latham & Watkins LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedLatham & Watkins enjoys an impressive reputation in appellate litigation, drawing from a formidable roster of experienced practitioners with an excellent track record in high-stakes legal challenges. The group handles a broad range of substantial matters of significant national and constitutional import. IP work stands out as a particular highlight, alongside wider strengths in the professional services sector, tax disputes and criminal law matters.1 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedMunger Tolles is an elite litigation firm with nationally recognized appellate strengths, bolstered by its cadre of highly rated former governmental luminaries with a wealth of experience arguing before state and federal courts. The firm offers broad strengths across areas such as copyright and patent disputes, environmental law, antitrust issues and securities matters.1 Williams & Connolly LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedWilliams & Connolly has a highly respected litigation practice with a notable presence in appellate courts nationwide, making frequent appearances in complex business litigation cases. The firm demonstrates strengths in an impressively broad range of industries, counting businesses in the technology, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors among its impressive client base.
Band 2
2 Hogan Lovells US LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedHogan Lovells houses a highly distinguished appellate practice with attorneys who are regular fixtures in high-stakes appeals heard before the Supreme Court, DC Circuit and wider state and federal appellate courts. Particular areas of strength include technology, energy and automotive disputes, in addition to significant expertise in high-profile regulatory and constitutional challenges. The group acts for an impressively diverse array of major corporates, financial institutions and sovereign clients, alongside a prolific pro bono practice.2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPaul, Weiss' famed litigation team enjoys a robust reputation for its abilities in high-stakes appellate arguments, making regular appearances before the Supreme Court in a variety of precedent-setting disputes. It offers expertise in areas including intellectual property disputes, regulatory enforcement, administrative challenges and criminal law work.2 Sidley Austin LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedSidley Austin has a well-regarded appellate practice, with a skilled and well-supported bench of litigators able to handle cases ranging from complex business cases to high-profile public interest matters. The group demonstrates outstanding credentials appearing before the Supreme Court, alongside significant abilities in state and wider federal appellate work. It counts a number of household names in the financial services, life sciences and industrial sectors among its clients, alongside an active practice representing individuals in civil rights disputes.2 WilmerHaleAppellate Law2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedWilmerHale is widely considered a leading light in technically complex cases and regulatory challenges, including considerable strengths in intellectual property disputes before the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit, alongside broader capabilities in areas such as bankruptcy and restructuring, civil rights issues and Native American law. The firm draws from a notably deep bench with talented and experienced appellate litigators at all ranks of the practice, who are able to provide exceptional breadth of expertise in handling appeals in state and federal courts nationwide.
Band 3
3 GoodwinAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGoodwin's appellate practice employs the firm's signature strengths in acting for technology and life sciences clients when appearing intellectual property appeals before the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit and beyond. The group offers wider capabilities in criminal law issues and regulatory challenges.3 Jenner & Block LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJenner & Block benefits from a broadly skilled team, especially noted for its strong track record in major commercial and constitutional disputes. It offers considerable experience in appeals concerning intellectual property, tax and criminal law matters, alongside particular strengths in the energy sector. The firm acts for a range of corporate clients, individuals and public interest organizations.3 Mayer Brown LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMayer Brown offers a wealth of knowledge in major business and public interest appellate work, with its considerable litigation strengths honed by decades of experience in the field. The firm demonstrates deep expertise across issues such as labor and employment, privacy and data security, intellectual property rights and environmental law, among others. It acts for an impressive client base which includes a number of leading charities, interest groups and governmental bodies, as well as financial services firms and wider corporates.3 Morrison FoersterAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedMorrison Foerster houses a cadre of experienced appellate attorneys with significant governmental and state court judiciary experience. The firm's signature IP specialization is complemented by excellent capabilities in class action, antitrust and copyright matters. It is also highly active in pro bono work, with expertise in civil rights and wider public interest cases.3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedOrrick houses a high-caliber practice group with an excellent track record in high-stakes and high-value corporate disputes, drawing from a strong team of appellate attorneys with extensive experience in the Supreme Court and wider federal courts of appeal. It provides notable strengths in technology and financial services litigation, including deep experience in IP matters heard before the Federal Circuit.3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSullivan & 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.
Band 4
4 AkinAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedAkin's impressive appellate practice benefits from a number of experienced practitioners with a wealth of expertise in state, federal and Supreme Court appeals. It demonstrates notable talent in patent disputes and employment matters, alongside considerable strengths in Native American law.4 Arnold & PorterAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedArnold & Porter's highly respected appellate group is well placed to represent clients in a wide range of commercial and public interest cases. It draws upon the firm's wider expertise across an array of practice areas to offer an integrated appellate service with expertise in areas such as intellectual property, First Amendment disputes and Native American law.4 Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLCAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedKellogg Hansen specializes in complex appellate litigation, representing both petitioners and respondents across a broad spectrum of business and governmental disputes in state and federal courts. It offers particularly strong expertise in telecommunications issues, alongside wider skills in white-collar crime, antitrust and intellectual property claims.4 O'Melveny & Myers LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedO'Melveny calls upon a robust group of respected appellate experts to offer broad strengths in an array of business law and wider constitutional disputes, with notable experience in areas such as competition law, insurance defense and intellectual property, among others. The firm acts for a diverse client base which spans a range of national and multinational corporates in industries including media and entertainment, financial services and transport.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedSkadden's formidable litigation practice features proven strength in appellate matters, with attorneys making regular appearances in high stakes appeals before state and federal courts nationwide. Clients benefit from the firm's tremendous depth of resources, including appellate specialists and wider subject matter experts covering the full gamut of commercial and administrative litigation nationwide.
4 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPAppellate Law2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedWeil's appellate practice makes regular appearances before the Supreme Court and state and federal courts of appeal in complex and high-stakes litigation matters. Its wide-ranging skill set covers areas including bankruptcy, intellectual property and securities law.