Best Lawyers Near You in Washington, District of Columbia for Appellate Practice
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...
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.
Dominic E. Draye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Dominic E., 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 Dominic E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Deanne E. Maynard, chair of the Appellate and Supreme Court Practice Group, is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, and a former Assistant to the Solicitor General at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Maynard has argued 13 cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, and she has filed over 100 briefs in that Court. Her Supreme Court arguments include prevailing for the respondent in RadLAX Gateway Hotel, LLC v. Amalgamated Bank , an important bankruptcy case involving ...
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...
David W. Bowker is the partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington DC office and chair of the International Litigation practice. He is a nationally renowned litigator with nearly 25 years’ experience representing corporate clients, nonprofits, museums, universities, individuals, international organizations, governments, and government officials in a wide range of high-stakes commercial and governmental disputes before the US Supreme Court, US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts, ...
Andrew Lyonsberg focuses his practice on litigation in the Supreme Court and appellate courts across the country, as well as major motions at the trial-court level. He has briefed more than fifty appellate matters and dispositive motions, and has argued before the US Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Circuits. Andrew also has extensive experience with agency litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act, including several recent victories setting aside federal agency act...
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...
Amalia Reiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Amalia, 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 Amalia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rayiner Hashem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Rayiner, 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 Rayiner 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...
Jackson Erpenbach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Jackson, 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 Jackson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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