Over 30 Years of
Appellate Experience
Winning appellate advocacy from California's Courts of Appeal to the United States Supreme Court
Expert representation in family law appeals and writs — when a family law ruling goes wrong, experienced appellate advocacy can make the difference.
Cunningham v. California
Argued and won before the United States Supreme Court—one of fewer than 80 cases heard that term.
View representative appellate work →California Appellate Lawyer of the Year
Named Attorney of the Year in Appellate Law by California Lawyer Magazine for exceptional achievement in appellate practice.
Comprehensive Appellate Services for Family Law Matters
Consultation
Consult with trial counsel to strategically position the case for potential appeal or writ
Evaluation
In-depth record review and legal research to assess viability of an appeal or writ
Briefing
Draft persuasive, well-researched briefs in the Court of Appeal
Oral Argument
Prepare and present oral argument before the appellate court
Supreme Court Review
Assess whether to seek further review in the California Supreme Court
“Navigating the appellate process without a lawyer's assistance is a perilous endeavor”
—Halbert v. Michigan (2005) 545 U.S. 605, 621