Appellate Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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+1 213 430 6000Chambers Review
O'Melveny calls upon a robust group of respected appellate experts to offer broad strengths in an array of business law and wider constitutional disputes, with notable experience in areas such as competition law, insurance defense and intellectual property, among others. The firm acts for a diverse client base which spans a range of national and multinational corporates in industries including media and entertainment, financial services and transport.
Work Highlights
- O'Melveny acted for the Center for Reproductive Rights before the Supreme Court. The case concerned a Mississippi law prohibiting abortion after 15 weeks, which had been struck down by the District Court and Fifth Circuit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"O'Melveny & Myers know our company, are proactive in reaching out and can get an expert to answer any question."
"The firm has such a deep bench with terrific associates. They are all just very smart and brilliant; they can digest and explain issues and bring them down to terms for non-lawyers."
"O'Melveny & Myers know our company, are proactive in reaching out and can get an expert to answer any question."
"The firm has such a deep bench with terrific associates. They are all just very smart and brilliant; they can digest and explain issues and bring them down to terms for non-lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Fisher has a long-standing reputation for excellence in appellate issues before the Supreme Court, having argued 40 times in disputes concerning civil and criminal law issues. He is special counsel to the firm, as well as a director of the Stanford Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.
"An eminent Supreme Court advocate."
Jonathan Hacker is particularly noted for his adept handling of insurance and ERISA-related appellate matters. He has additional experience in acting on life sciences-related appeals.
"Jonathan Hacker is a wonderful writer."