Appellate

From Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, our lawyers handle appeals in federal and state appellate courts throughout the United States. Our Appellate Practice Team has varied and extensive backgrounds as shown by the many cases and many courts in which they have contested appellate litigation. Our lawyers have briefed and argued cases with subject matters that have included Bet-the-Company, Industry-Critical decisions, and Reputational-Significant matters.

From exacting knowledge of the complex and variable rules of many appellate courts to the crisp language of effective oral advocacy, our lawyers have litigated appellate matters with a great measure of success.

We are committed to the total understanding of the subject matter of your case, the complete knowledge of the rules of the appellate court, and compelling brief writing and skillful oral advocacy.

Our team has appeared before the following appellate courts:

  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Arizona Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • Supreme Court of Ohio
  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  • Supreme Court of West Virginia

Contact

William Pietragallo, II — WP@Pietragallo.com

John H. Williams, Jr. — JHW@Pietragallo.com

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