Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Appellate Practice
Louis Cohen is a senior counsel in the firm's Litigation/Controversy Department, and a member of the Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1967. Mr. Cohen served as Deputy Solicitor General of the United States from 1986-1988, and focuses on US Supreme Court and other appellate litigation and corporations law. Mr. Cohen’s appellate practice has included more than fifty cases on the merits in the US Supreme Court and a large number of cases in the c...
Tom Saunders' practice focuses on appellate and government and public policy litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. He has extensive experience representing clients in patent and complex civil cases and has built a reputation as a leading advocate in high-stakes appellate litigation. He has argued and won two cases, involving patents and government contracts, in the US Supreme Court, where he previously clerked for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He has also argued and w...
Kelly Dunbar is a partner in the firm’s Government & Regulatory Litigation and Appellate & Supreme Court Litigation practice groups, and a leader of the firm's Administrative Law Group. He focuses his practice on government and regulatory litigation, administrative rulemakings, constitutional and civil litigation, and appellate matters. Mr. Dunbar regularly counsels clients regarding regulatory strategy and litigation, represents them before administrative agencies, and litigate...
Robert K. Kry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Robert K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marc Fiedler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Marc, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Allison Schultz focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including appellate and Supreme Court litigation. Prior to rejoining the firm, Ms. Schultz clerked for the Honorable Stephen A. Higginson of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and for the Honorable Dennis Saylor, IV of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Kate Epstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Kate, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael J. Mestitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Michael J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven Horn focuses his practice on intellectual property and appellate litigation. He has represented technology and life sciences clients in patent disputes involving a variety of technologies, including microprocessors, smartphones and pharmaceuticals. He has represented clients in US district courts, including as a member of multiple trial teams. He has also represented clients in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His appellate experience includes a...
Jeff Habenicht represents and counsels clients regarding a broad range of complex regulatory matters in connection with government investigations, congressional inquiries and product development involving intersecting legal, public policy and media dimensions that frequently require a coordinated strategic response. He has extensive experience working with social media platforms, including representing executives and technology companies in high-profile congressional investigations and hearin...
Katherine Maddox Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Katherine Maddox, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine Maddox is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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