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Greenberg Traurig’s Appellate Group has been involved in some of the most important and consequential cases of our time. In recent years, GT’s Appellate leaders have played key roles in cases addressing voting rights and election law, federal constitutional law, environmental law, labor law, white collar criminal law, First Amendment law, real estate law, civil rights law, intellectual property and patent law, and administrative and regulatory law.

GT’s Appellate team enjoys an unparalleled platform with almost 70 lawyers devoting all or much of their practices to appellate matters in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and beyond – in total, 30 key centers of business and government throughout the United States. Team members have in recent years successfully litigated before the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest courts in many states, all 13 federal circuit courts, including the Federal Circuit, and many states’ lower appellate courts.

The GT Appellate Practice Group’s philosophy is to combine forum-knowledgeable lawyers who have a comprehensive understanding of their jurisdictions with colleagues who have a proven record of substantive excellence in the legal issues involved in our clients’ appellate cases.

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What the team is known for

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has an impressive appellate practice with substantial experience representing clients in federal and state courts, including the Florida Supreme Court. The firm offers significant capabilities in cases relating to environmental, real estate and constitutional issues, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted for Celsius on the appeal of an $82 million verdict in relation to a contract dispute with a musical artist who served as brand ambassador.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elliot H Scherker
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Elliot H Scherker
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Elliot Scherker serves as cochair of the national appellate practice at Greenberg Traurig and has vast experience acting for clients in state and federal courts.

"Elliot is an absolutely top-notch Florida appellate attorney who continuously impresses with his responsiveness, shrewdness and resourcefulness."

"Elliot is an outstanding advocate."

"Elliot is absolutely brilliant. He is so intelligent about how to approach the brief and the judges."

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Brigid Cech Samole
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Brigid Cech Samole serves as chair of Greenberg Traurig's appellate practice in Miami. Her widespread experience includes handling appeals involving product-related disputes and she acts for clients in both state and federal courts.

"Brigid is a very strong lawyer who is easy to work with."

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Elliot H Scherker
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Brigid Cech Samole
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