Appellate Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Latham & Watkins enjoys an impressive reputation in appellate litigation, drawing from a formidable roster of experienced practitioners with an excellent track record in high-stakes legal challenges. The group handles a broad range of substantial matters of significant national and constitutional import. IP work stands out as a particular highlight, alongside wider strengths in the professional services sector, tax disputes and criminal law matters.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins successfully represented Miguel Perez in the Supreme Court. The court decided that ADA doesn't require a student to exhaust administrative proceedings against the school district concerned.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham showed incredible sophistication and range of practice. They handled our matter beautifully."
"Each of the attorneys staffing our litigation has been professional and knowledgeable, both about substantive law and about litigation strategy, and has employed their experience in the service of our advocacy objectives."
"The appellate group was just stellar at understanding our case and seeing it from all angles."
"They're brilliant lawyers who do amazing work."
"Latham showed incredible sophistication and range of practice. They handled our matter beautifully."
"Each of the attorneys staffing our litigation has been professional and knowledgeable, both about substantive law and about litigation strategy, and has employed their experience in the service of our advocacy objectives."
"The appellate group was just stellar at understanding our case and seeing it from all angles."
"They're brilliant lawyers who do amazing work."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Garre is held in high esteem for his impressive track record in appellate matters. He is an experienced advocate, appearing numerous times before the Supreme Court and courts of appeal, having argued an array of highly significant constitutional challenges and commercial litigation matters.
"Greg is one of the most respected Supreme Court litigators in the country. He's very thoughtful, smart and a delight to work with."
"He's a gifted brief writer and is spectacular on his feet."
"He's incredible."
Roman Martinez has quickly established himself as an impressive and highly sought-after choice for Supreme Court and wider appellate arguments, having handled civil and criminal appeals across issues such as employment, civil rights, environmental and First Amendment law.
"Roman Martinez is fantastic."
"He's excellent."
Melissa Arbus Sherry represents significant clients in a wide range of appeals, including First Amendment and tax matters.
"Melissa is an exceptional lawyer. She is wonderful."
"An outstanding lawyer."
"People love working with her because she's so smart, diligent and dedicated to her clients."
"Melissa was fantastic to work with from start to finish. She gave one of the most impressive oral arguments I've seen in years. She was so knowledgeable of the facts and issues and dug in from start to finish, from briefing to the argument."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
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