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Our appellate practice group includes attorneys with a breadth of experience, talent, and skill to handle even the most complex and challenging appeals in all areas of civil law. Our persuasive briefs and influential oral arguments not only convince the court that our clients’ positions are right, but often result in precedent for future cases. We routinely consult with trial teams from the inception of the dispute, through pre-trial, trial, and post-trial motion practice. In this way, as trial lawyers are putting on their best case, we are helping them build their trial record for the best possible results on appeal.

We understand the goals of our clients without overreaching, and never lose sight of the fact that we represent real people and entities facing tangible, serious consequences. The personal relationships our attorneys have forged over decades of practice and throughout the appellate community creates instant credibility. We know the justices, and we understand how their past decisions and views are likely to impact rulings in individual cases. This, in turn, allows us to tailor our strategy and our briefs to maximize our clients’ chances of success.

By advancing inspiring arguments grounded in practical realities, our attorneys have earned a reputation for the highest quality advocacy amongst appellate court judges. In addition, the firm has a stellar record of favorable results before the California Supreme Court and in every district of the California Court of Appeal. We also handle cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and have submitted briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Experience

  • Merits briefs
  • Amicus briefs
  • Certiorari petitions
  • Mandamus, prohibition, and supersedeas petitions
  • Other emergency relief
  • Anti-SLAPP, summary judgment, and post-trial motions

 

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Key Contacts

Gary A. Watt
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San Francisco, CA

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News & Resources

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Pollock v. Superior Court of Los Angeles

On July 31, 2023, the 2nd Appellate District issued its decision in Pollock v. Superior Court of Los Angeles holding that, unlike a response to a production demand, a document production does not have to be verified

Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business Litigation
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Hanson Bridgett Secures CA Supreme Court Win for Aera Energy

August 28, 2023 (San Francisco, CA) – On August 3, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Chevron, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. in which the Court unanimously affirmed the prior Sixth District Court of Appeal and Monterey Superior Court decisions finding that Monterey County Measure Z is preempted by superior state law and is invalid. A team from Hanson Bridgett represented Aera Energy LLC in this case.

Environmental Law
Appellate
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Recent SCOTUS Opinions on Arbitration Statutes

Gary Watt and Patrick Burns discuss the recent United States Supreme Court opinions in arbitration cases and how these opinions will impact arbitration going forward.

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