Litigation: Appellate
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About
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts has top-notch appellate lawyers, who combine business smarts with sophisticated legal strategies to deliver results for its clients on appeal.
Our appellate lawyers have argued before the United States Supreme Court, all 13 of the United States Courts of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and numerous other state appellate courts.
Our matters span a wide range of substantive areas from traditional breach of contract and tort disputes to complex securities, tax and white-collar criminal cases.
Most of our appellate lawyers have served as judicial clerks, providing them with insight into how appellate courts operate and what arguments are persuasive to appellate judges. We are also privileged to have among our practice a former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
To learn more about our practice area, please visit:
https://www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation/appellate-and-supreme-court
Chambers Review
Baker Botts houses a strong bench of appellate experts who are well positioned to act for clients across both state and federal courts. Practicing from offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, the group offers statewide expertise and coverage. The firm regularly acts for an impressive roster of corporate clients, with particular expertise in advising those in the energy sector.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts represented GMG Health Systems Associates in an appeal involving the constitutionality of the Texas medical liability statute settlement credit scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker Botts are really strong and impressive. The team are completely dedicated to their clients - they'll do whatever it takes to get things done for us. They also are full-service and devote as many resources as necessary for us to succeed."
"The firm has great insight on the cases and judges."
"They do outstanding trial and appeal work."
"Baker Botts are really strong and impressive. The team are completely dedicated to their clients - they'll do whatever it takes to get things done for us. They also are full-service and devote as many resources as necessary for us to succeed."
"The firm has great insight on the cases and judges."
"They do outstanding trial and appeal work."
Notable Practitioners
Aaron Streett is noted for his experience in federal appeals, and has particular prowess before the Fifth Circuit and US Supreme Court.
"Aaron does a good job arguing before the US Supreme Court."
Macey Reasoner Stokes is regularly sought out to handle high-stakes appeals in the Texas Supreme Court and other state courts, and is particularly active on behalf of clients in the oil and gas industry.
"Macey is an outstanding appellate lawyer. She handles pre-trial prep and arguments very well. She advocates well and makes outstanding arguments in trial."
"She is one of the best appellate lawyers in the state."
"Macey does an outstanding job each time she argues a case for us on appeal."
Thomas Phillips frequently appears in the Texas Supreme Court in highly important commercial and constitutional cases.
Stephanie Cagniart is developing a strong practice acting for oil and gas clients across a variety of state and federal courts, including the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth and Sixth Circuits.
"Stephanie is on top of every question. She has an amazing ability to recall information."
"Stephanie has a sophisticated practice. She is poised and extremely good."
"She is a fantastic appellate lawyer."
Senior associate Travis Gray assists on complex appeals in state and federal courts.
"Travis has good analytical and briefing skills."
"Travis is very thorough, detail-oriented, prompt and familiar with the law."
"I have found Travis to be very able and extremely knowledgeable. He writes well and has his arms around the appellate issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker Botts L.L.P.
Texas
Members
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Anthony Lucisano
J. Mark Little
Head of Department
Mary Margaret Steinle