Ranking tables
Litigation: Appellate | USA
Pennsylvania
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Alicia Hickok DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
David R Fine K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
Ilana Eisenstein DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
James C Martin Reed Smith LLP8 Years Ranked
John Hare Marshall Dennehey, P.C.1 Years Ranked- Karl S. Myers Stevens & Lee PC5 Years Ranked
Michael H McGinley Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
Robert L Byer Duane Morris LLP3 Years Ranked
Robert Palumbos Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked- Charles BeckerKline & Specter PC
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Robert C Heim
Dechert LLP | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedRobert Heim earns recognition for representing clients in a broad range of areas including antitrust, product liability and defamation. He is highly regarded for his work on appellate litigation.
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1 Alicia Hickok
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedAlicia Hickok is a highly regarded appellate lawyer with a strong pedigree in state and federal court appeals nationwide.1 David R Fine
K&L Gates | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDavid Fine enjoys considerable renown for his expertise in appellate litigation. His practice sees him represent clients in courts across the nation.1 Ilana EisensteinDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedIlana Eisenstein acts for clients in trial and appellate matters with international and domestic implications, including opioid and product liability disputes. She has experience in both commercial and criminal litigation.
1 James C Martin
Reed Smith LLP | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedJames Martin is an experienced attorney who regularly represents clients in appellate proceedings. He is based in Pittsburgh.1 John Hare
Marshall Dennehey, P.C. | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedJohn Hare is a respected appellate lawyer who frequently represents clients in state and federal appellate courts, including in medical malpractice and construction-related mandates.
Key sectorsGovernment and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Insurance|Property, Construction and Infrastructure1 Karl S. MyersStevens & Lee PC | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKarl Myers cochairs the appellate practice at Stevens & Lee. He is noted for his impressive experience before the Pennsylvania Supreme, Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
1 Michael H McGinleyDechert LLP | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedMichael McGinley has developed a strong reputation for his work in appellate matters.1 Robert L Byer
Duane Morris LLP | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedRobert Byer accrues notable market recognition for his active appellate litigation practice.1 Robert PalumbosDuane Morris LLP | Litigation: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedRobert Palumbos is chair of the appellate division of Duane Morris' trial group. He regularly represents clients in federal and state circuit courts of appeals.