Litigation: Appellate
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About
Provided by Beck Redden LLP
When a verdict is on the line or an outcome is challenged, Beck Redden’s Appellate practice provides the highly-specialized expertise needed to either preserve or overturn the result. Renowned for both plaintiff and defense work in state and federal appellate courts nationwide, our lawyers have shaped law in many jurisdictions while in tenacious pursuit of superior results for our clients. Four of Beck Redden’s Appellate practice lawyers are board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our roster includes attorneys with appellate clerkships at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Texas Courts of Appeals, and these judges know and respect our work.
Chambers Review
Beck Redden is a Houston stalwart, highly praised for its longstanding appellate strength. Its expertise covers antitrust, energy and product liability appeals, among others. The firm is able to act for a variety of clients, including corporates, municipalities and individuals, who turned to its attorneys for their excellent pedigree in complex state and federal appellate matters, including a strong track record before the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.
Work Highlights
- Beck Redden acted for ExxonMobil before the Texas Supreme Court following a dispute with its insurer, National Union Fire Insurance, concerning the scope of an umbrella insurance policy.
Strengths
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"The team is able to take a complete loss at the trial court level and distill the complex issues down to three simple issues that carry the day."
"Beck Redden, writ large, is a group of high-octane thinkers and legal strategists. No lawyer will outsmart them or outprepare them."
"Beck Redden provides excellent appellate work."
"The team is able to take a complete loss at the trial court level and distill the complex issues down to three simple issues that carry the day."
"Beck Redden, writ large, is a group of high-octane thinkers and legal strategists. No lawyer will outsmart them or outprepare them."
"Beck Redden provides excellent appellate work."
Notable Practitioners
David Gunn has an impressive track record of advocating before the Texas Supreme Court and other appellate courts.
"David is an expert appellate lawyer who knows the courts and is a master brief writer."
"I would trust David implicitly with any bet-the-company litigation. He is a master of the appeal."
"He is an excellent attorney and great to work with."
Russell Post is a distinguished appellate litigator with extensive experience in the Fifth Circuit, Texas Supreme Court and other state courts.
"He is exceptionally bright, creative and strategic. Regardless of the subject matter, Russell quickly develops a mastery of the relevant law."
"Russell is a compelling writer. His finished product is first class."
"Russell is an all-around great appellate lawyer. He digs down into cases and is deeply analytical. He is very successful and achieves good results for clients."
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