Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Appellate Practice
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Thomas Bredar focuses his practice on complex litigation matters in trial and appellate courts, government enforcement actions, congressional and internal investigations, corporate governance, and high-stakes crisis management. Mr. Bredar also advises clients on public policy matters and political activities, with a particular focus on election, campaign finance, and government ethics law. Mr. Bredar regularly represents companies, boards, and individuals in litigation and investigations invo...
Ryan Chabot’s practice focuses on defending class actions and complex civil litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels. He has substantial experience across a broad range of complex civil litigation, especially class actions, at the trial level and on appeal in federal and state courts throughout the country, with a particular focus on federal and state consumer protection law. His litigation experience includes work for companies in a wide variety of industries—includin...
William J. Moccia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. William J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
LaMarte Williams, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. LaMarte, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LaMarte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hyun-Joong Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Hyun-Joong, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hyun-Joong is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John J. Song is a litigator who represents clients in general commercial matters, as well as class actions and other complex litigations spanning federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and appeals across the country. His matters have spanned a variety of industries, with a focus on healthcare, consumer products, and private equity. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/song-john-j/
John R. Ewell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Construction Law and Insurance Law. John R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alyson Zureick’s practice focuses on resolution of complex international and cross-border disputes, including at all levels of state and federal courts and in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Ms. Zureick has particular experience in litigation and counseling involving issues under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) and other complex federal statutes such as the Administrative Procedure Act, the Federal Arbitration Act, and federal securities laws. Her...
Timothy Sun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Timothy, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charlie Bridge represents clients at the trial and appellate levels in a wide range of civil litigation matters. He has experience guiding clients through class actions and other complex disputes in a variety of contexts, including securities litigation, shareholder and corporate-governance litigation, antitrust litigation, bankruptcy-related litigation, and ERISA fiduciary-duty litigation. Mr. Bridge's pro bono practice is also wide-ranging and has included work on behalf of noncitizens in r...
Jeffrey T. Wolber is a Partner in our New York City office. He is experienced in medical malpractice, aging services, and general liability litigation in both trial and appellate level courts. He has successfully obtained dismissals on substantive and procedural grounds and has also resolved claims through alternative dispute resolution. He is committed to providing excellent, efficient, and effective representation to clients. As an active member of our Coronavirus Strategic Team , Jeffrey h...
Cassie Mitchell has represented clients in complex civil litigation at both the trial and appellate level. She regularly works with financial institutions, educational institutions, and technology companies in a wide range of government-facing litigation, commercial disputes, and class actions. She also maintains an active pro bono practice, including in the areas of reproductive rights, voting rights, and immigration law.
Nick Werle represents clients in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels and before state attorneys general and federal prosecutors. He regularly represents companies, executives, public officials, government entities, and nonprofit organizations in their most sensitive and high-stakes matters involving criminal, trade secret, antitrust and deceptive trade practices issues. Mr. Werle also has experience with affirmative litigation against executive orders and regularly...
Alex Miller represents clients in trial and appellate litigation, with a particular focus on government-facing litigation and investigations. He has significant experience in both state and federal trial courts, including as part of a team that obtained a preliminary injunction against three statutes on behalf of Montana health care providers and as part of a trial team that secured a jury verdict on all claims in a multiyear litigation seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Mr. ...
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