Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Appellate Practice
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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...
Robin Burrell focuses her practice on complex commercial and government-facing litigation in both trial and appellate courts. Frequently representing leading technology companies and universities, Ms. Burrell handles high-stakes civil litigation matters implicating constitutional and statutory issues, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Ms. Burrell has extensive experience with all phases of civil litigation in federal and state ...
Joseph Meyer represents clients in complex litigation, with a focus on appellate litigation. He has authored dozens of briefs and dispositive motions at all levels of state and federal court, including the US Supreme Court, and has argued successfully on behalf of disability-benefits recipients in a nationally significant case before the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His clients include individuals, for-profit and non-profit organizations, political parties and campaigns, schoo...
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.
Isabel Marin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Isabel practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Isabel Marin 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 Isabel Marin is held by other lawyers.
Jackson Erpenbach specializes in advising clients on complex and sensitive matters, including civil litigations, appeals, strategic projects, and government investigations. His clients range across individuals, nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, universities, and government entities. Jackson has developed particular expertise consulting with nonprofits to address risk management and investigation matters. Most recently, he has advised organ...
Kate Epstein represents companies, institutions, and individuals in high-stakes commercial litigation, on both the plaintiff and defense side. Kate’s commercial practice spans a broad array of subject areas—including contract, intellectual property, consumer fraud, partnership dispute, employment, finance, cryptocurrency, bankruptcy, and insurance. Kate has extensive experience managing large and complex litigation matters, advising executives about potential and ongoing legal dis...
Andrew K. Waks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Andrew K. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew K. Waks 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 Andrew K. Waks is held by other lawyers.
Michael J. Mestitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Michael J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Mestitz 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 Michael J. Mestitz is held by other lawyers.
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...
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