Litigation: Appellate
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 2
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Vinson & Elkins LLP comes highly recommended for its appellate expertise and is well placed to assist in all manner of commercial disputes, with the ability to advise on energy, product liability and financial services appeals. It also offers noteworthy expertise in defending First Amendment claims. The firm has offices in the Texas cities of Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP successfully argued before the Texas Supreme Court for First Reserve XII Advisors LLC in a case concerning how to define the governance practices that parent companies can follow without undertaking tort duties owed by subsidiary companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"V&E do absolutely stellar appellate work."
"V&E do absolutely stellar appellate work."
Notable Practitioners
Marie Yeates acts for businesses in a wide array of appeals, including those pertaining to insurance, real estate and personal injury.
"Marie is very in tune with the politics and has been arguing before the Supreme Court for decades. Her wealth of knowledge is invaluable. She is well prepared, enthusiastic and very smart at anticipating the opposite side's arguments."
Michael Heidler is recognized for his appellate practice and acts for a broad client base, including energy and construction companies.
"Michael is a Supreme Court expert. He is a whiz at being able to highlight rules. He keeps us all on track and anticipates everything."
"His appellate writing is exemplary, as is his ability to research difficult arguments."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Texas