Litigation: Appellate
USA Guide 2024 : California
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses an outstanding appellate practice with a track record of representing major corporate clients across a broad spectrum of procedural and substantive appeals. The firm has top-tier credentials in securities and commercial disputes, and is regularly picked by clients for high-stakes, bet-the-company cases. It services an impressive array of blue-chip corporates, including a number of Silicon Valley behemoths, in highly publicized litigation battles. Its deep bench of appellate litigators has argued before state appellate courts, the Ninth Circuit and the US Supreme Court.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn represented Meta Platforms in front of the Supreme Court. The appeal raised questions regarding when an online platform can be held liable for harmful content posted by a third party.
Strengths
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"They are an excellent appeals shop."
"The team is super hard working and knowledgeable of appellate procedures."
"We have had excellent results; they provide strong and innovative legal strategies."
"It is an excellent appellate firm, writing good briefs and providing top-notch appellate strategy."
"They are an excellent appeals shop."
"The team is super hard working and knowledgeable of appellate procedures."
"We have had excellent results; they provide strong and innovative legal strategies."
"It is an excellent appellate firm, writing good briefs and providing top-notch appellate strategy."
Notable Practitioners
Theodore Boutrous is widely acknowledged as one of the premier appellate litigators on the West Coast and nationally, making frequent appearances before appellate courts in some of the most significant business and civil rights disputes.
"He has great depth and breadth in appellate expertise. He handles some of the biggest cases and has a real track record of success."
"He is extremely capable in both federal and state court. He is a good writer and as an advocate he can instil the essence of the case."
"He has a very strategic approach to cases: he sets up the case at the outset to maximize the legal outcomes."
Theane Evangelis boasts an impressive and varied appellate practice, leading challenges before the Ninth Circuit and US Supreme Court on constitutional and commercial matters, including labor and employment concerns.
"Theane is an excellent attorney and a trusted outside counsel."
"She’s an amazing lawyer, with outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills."
"She's a wonderful appellate attorney."
Julian Poon offers expertise in a diverse range of appellate matters and regularly represents clients in federal and state appellate courts in California and throughout the country. He cochairs the firm's nationwide appellate and constitutional law practice.
"Julian is a wonderful appellate lawyer and a fantastic writer."
"Julian is relentless in his advocacy and is an outstanding writer."
Bradley Hamburger is an emerging litigator with experience in state and federal appellate matters, particularly those arising from class actions and complex commercial disputes.
"Bradley has very strong technical skills."
"He's an excellent appellate lawyer, great brief writer and strategist."
"He's a great drafter."
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