Ranking tables

Litigation: Appellate | USA

Arizona

This ranking table covers the preparation, drafting and delivery of briefs before the appellate courts (state supreme courts, circuit courts and the US Supreme Court). Also includes interlocutory appeals and writs. Chambers USA features a Nationwide table of law firms who field teams of appellate lawyers. It also ranks appellate lawyers in each state where there is a prominent appellate Bar.

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    Joel W Nomkin
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Joel Nomkin draws on extensive experience to advise on both trial and appellate proceedings arising from a range of issues, including public law, business torts and commercial contracts. He assists clients from Phoenix.
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    Mary R O'Grady
    Osborn Maledon PA
    Osborn Maledon PA | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Former Arizona Solicitor General Mary O'Grady has a particularly strong profile for her handling of public law disputes. Her practice also includes significant expertise in state constitutional law and appeals arising out of commercial litigation.
  3. Susan Freeman
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    Susan Freeman
    Lewis Roca
    Lewis Roca | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Susan Freeman's experience includes arguing before the US Supreme Court, alongside regular appearances before the Ninth Circuit and Arizona Supreme Court. She is particularly experienced in business tort matters.
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    Thomas L Hudson
    Osborn Maledon PA
    Osborn Maledon PA | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Thomas Hudson has a wealth of experience advising clients on complex state and federal appeals. His wide-ranging practice includes disputes involving state constitutional issues, labor and employment work and bankruptcy appeals, among others.
  5. Timothy J Berg
    Fennemore Craig | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 1
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    Eric M Fraser
    Osborn Maledon PA
    Osborn Maledon PA | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Eric Fraser's appellate practice includes notable strength in constitutional challenges, as well as liability matters and theft of trade secrets. His experience includes arguing cases before the Ninth Circuit and Arizona Supreme Court and his practice is based in Phoenix.
  2. Charles W Wirken
    Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Bennett Evan Cooper
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    Bennett Evan Cooper
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Bennett Evan Cooper is a go-to advocate with notable strength representing clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He has strength in a range of disputes, including those involving tax issues.
  2. Dominic E Draye
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    Dominic E Draye
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dominic Draye of Greenberg Traurig counsels clients on a range of public policy and broader commercial disputes. He has prior valuable experience serving as Arizona's Solicitor General.
  3. Larry Kasten
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    Larry Kasten
    Lewis Roca
    Lewis Roca | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Larry Kasten has a wealth of appellate experience, which includes acting on behalf of individuals before the Ninth Circuit Court. He holds notable knowledge in class action matters.
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Up and Coming
  1. Emily Ward
    Fennemore Craig | Litigation: Appellate
    2023 | Up and Coming