Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Appellate Practice
Isabel Marin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Isabel, 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 Isabel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As a member of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation group, Gary M. Fox represents clients in complex litigation matters across the country. He has notable experience in patent appeals to the Federal Circuit raising novel procedural issues, particularly those arising in post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His cases have spanned various types of technologies, including balloon catheters, content delivery networks, pharmaceutical dosing regimens a...
Amelia Frenkel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amelia, 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 Amelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Powell assists clients in all phases of cases from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeals, with emphasis in appellate litigation. She has extensive experience representing clients in patent appeals involving a wide range of technologies. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Powell was litigation associate at another international law firm. She also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Evan J. Wallach of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Honora...
Eric T. Werlinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Patent. Eric T., 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 Eric T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew K. Waks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Andrew K., 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 Andrew K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lochlan F. Shelfer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice and Entertainment and Sports Law. Lochlan F., 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 Lochlan F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sameer P. Sheikh is an associate in the Fintech & Payments and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices. He is based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Sheikh is a litigator and trial attorney whose clients are individuals and companies in both the financial services and venture capital industries. Whether he is counseling an emerging growth company or a venture investor, Mr. Sheikh takes pride in developing business-minded strategies and solutions to complex legal and regulat...
David Yin is a versatile trial and appellate advocate who represents the world’s leading technology, life sciences, and financial services companies in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. He focuses his practice on complex litigation regarding intellectual property—including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and licensing disputes. His cases have involved a diverse array of technologies, ranging from wireless communications and computer me...
John James Snidow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. John James, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Derek Woodman focuses his practice on appellate and government and regulatory litigation and strategy. He has a broad range of trial and appellate experience representing clients with respect to novel statutory and constitutional issues, including under the Administrative Procedure Act, the False Claims Act, the Clayton Act, the federal securities laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the First Amendment, the dormant Commerce Clause, and the Supremacy ...
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.
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.
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