Best Lawyers in America for Appellate Practice
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Julian W. Poon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Julian W. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Julian W. Poon since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julian W. Poon is held by other lawyers.
Casey Shannon is a shareholder at Lewis Thomason and is located in the Memphis office. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional work, from intellectual property licensing and registration to business organization formation and governance. Central to that practice is his significant municipal and economic development law experience, having worked with the City of Memphis, Shelby County, the E.D.G.E. Industrial Development Board, the Mayor’s Innovation Delivery Team, the Downto...
Anne M. Collart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Anne M. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Anne M. Collart since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anne M. Collart is held by other lawyers.
Jonathan Amarilio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Amarilio since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan Amarilio is held by other lawyers.
Heidi Vollet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Consumer Law. Heidi practices law in Jefferson City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Heidi Vollet since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heidi Vollet is held by other lawyers.
Eric Hone is a trial lawyer and co-founder of Hone Law , a Henderson, Nevada litigation firm focused on complex business disputes, trials, and appeals. Since co-founding the firm in 2018, Eric has helped grow Hone Law through a trial-focused approach that emphasizes preparation, strategic advocacy, and efficient dispute resolution. Eric and the firm have been recognized by Chambers USA for their work in commercial litigation and related matters. Eric represents plaintiffs and defendants in st...
Stephen Barrick began his career more than 20 years ago as a law clerk in Houston, Texas, where he worked at the federal district court. He later joined international firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he practiced trial and appellate law. Since 2008, Mr. Barrick has made his home at Hick Thomas LLP, where he focuses on business litigation and appeals. Mr. Barrick is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has earned selection to Texas...
Lisa Helton’s practice areas include estate and trust litigation, appellate practice, general and commercial litigation, environmental litigation, landlord/tenant law, representation of homeowners and homeowner associations (HOAs) in HOA disputes, and IRS tax litigation and controversy. Lisa has been ranked Band 2 by the Chambers USA High Net Worth Guide for her work in Private Wealth Law, by Best Lawyers® as a 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Nashville for Trust and Estate ...
Paul M. Leopold is a double Board Certified attorney in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He focuses on family law appeals, helping clients across Texas protect their rights in difficult legal situations—like divorce, custody battles, child support issues, or international child abduction cases. With years of experience arguing in both state and federal courts, Paul has a proven track record of handling complex family law appeals. He works cl...
Evan H. Krinick is a litigator and appellate lawyer at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, and previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner for 13 years. Since joining Rivkin Radler in 1987, Evan has represented clients in hundreds of significant matters involving Appellate Practice , Insurance Law , and Litigation - Insurance, as well as commercial , banking , health care , municipal and public authority, tort liability , and insurance fraud disputes. His experience includes ...
Adina Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Adina practices law in Clayton, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Adina Johnson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adina Johnson is held by other lawyers.
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