Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
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Leading firm in USA 2026
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Overview
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
The Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP (CALG) is a leading appellate specialty boutique, with more than two-dozen award-winning appellate attorneys, former Supreme Court and appellate clerks, and retired appellate jurists. The firm has no associates, and every lawyer has more than a decade of experience taking on high-stakes appellate matters for large corporations, small businesses, and individuals. The firm practices nationwide, with special expertise in California and the Ninth Circuit.
Work & experience
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
Some of California's most experienced appellate lawyers practice with CALG. Eleven are certified appellate specialists — among the highest concentrations of any firm in California. Ten are fellows of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Three have been named California Lawyers of the Year, two are former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and one is a retired California appellate justice. The Daily Journal has twice named CALG one of the Top Boutiques in California.
Notable work
Provided by Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP
SEC v. Peterson, et al.
Persuaded the 9th Circuit and Supreme Court to reject challenge “bar order” on which $183m settlement was conditioned.
Evans Hotels, LLC v. Unite Here! Local 30
Obtained 9th Circuit reversal giving hotel developer another shot at secondary boycott suit seeking $100m in damages.
John’s Grill v. Hartford Financial Services Group
Won high-stakes California Supreme Court dispute concerning insurance coverage for COVID-related business closures.
Ranked Offices
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USA - Head office
California
96 Jessie Street , San Francisco, California, USA, CA 94105, San Francisco
USA
California
811 Wilshire Blvd 17th Floor , Los Angeles, California, USA, 90017, Los Angeles
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2012
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