Issues & Appeals
Pursue - and preserve - ultimate victory
Why Cooley
Acclaimed advocates with experience in the Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts. Cooley’s team includes three Supreme Court clerks, five Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and twenty former Assistant US Attorneys and Department of Justice lawyers
150+ appeals in the last three years, including landmark wins for Google, Facebook, Patheon and Amgen
70+ appeals before the Federal Circuit in the last five years, the vast majority as appellee defending our clients’ victories
Proven track record for securing high-stakes, precedent-setting rulings, including wins for Sony, Kinder Morgan, eBay and Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Full integration of dedicated appellate lawyers on trial matters to craft legal strategy, preserve key issues and frame the best possible record for appeal
Commitment to excellence in brief writing to ensure the narrative is precise, compelling and persuasive
Repeat player in Supreme Court proceedings with broad amicus practice and successful track record of defeating petitions for review
Creative legal thinkers who develop novel theories and see around corners even before a suit is filed
Recognition by the Daily Journal for Top Appellate Reversal for our victory in Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines Inc. et al.
Consistent appellate rulings upholding numerous dismissals of consumer class actions
Unique combination of subject-matter proficiency in highly technical and complex fields and demonstrated appellate victories in cases involving today’s most sophisticated legal issues
Ranked A Most Innovative Law Firm
Recognized by the Financial Times for Protecting Clients Business for our work on the Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines appeal