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Litigation: Appellate | USA

Minnesota

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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  1. Eric Magnuson
    Eric Magnuson
    Robins Kaplan LLP
    Robins Kaplan LLP | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked
    Eric Magnuson has a fine record of appellate success, making him one of the standout names in the state. He frequently represents high-profile clients in the medical devices, insurance, financial and manufacturing sectors.
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Band 1

  1. Aaron D Van Oort
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    Aaron D Van Oort
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Aaron Van Oort is co-chair of the firm's appellate advocacy team. He represents clients in appellate courts nationwide.

  2. Katherine Barrett Wiik
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    Katherine Barrett Wiik
    Saul Ewing LLP
    Saul Ewing LLP | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Katherine Barrett Wiik of Saul Ewing LLP has vast experience acting as lead counsel in the state and federal appeal courts and has success both enforcing and overturning judicial decisions within commercial, non-compete, business tort and employment matters, among others.

  3. Kay Nord Hunt
    Lommen Abdo, P.A. | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Thomas H Boyd
    Winthrop & Weinstine, PA | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Jeffrey Justman
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    Jeffrey Justman
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Justman is noted for his capabilities in handling appeals. His clients include leading retailers and manufacturers.
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    Lorie Skjerven Gildea
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Lorie Skjerven Gildea has extensive appellate experience and previously served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

  3. Mark Bradford
    Bradford Andresen Norrie & Camarotto | Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2