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A top national appellate law firm, BakerHostetler advises and represents clients in high-stakes appeals.

BakerHostetler’s appellate lawyers are well-respected for their appellate advocacy skills. Moreover, we have a highly regarded Supreme Court practice and we are frequently asked to provide testimony to committees of Congress regarding current issues of constitutional, administrative, and international law. The exceptional work of our appellate team can be seen in the respect and accolades that we receive from clients and within the appellate community. Clients have said that our attorneys are “renowned for their strength in appellate law.”

Our appellate team analyzes trial records for legal issues that can be raised on appeal, drafts and reviews briefs, presents oral arguments, and submits amicus briefs. Our appellate lawyers have substantive knowledge and well-honed analytical written and oral advocacy skills that are essential to a successful appeal. Clients appreciate our fresh perspective and critical insight, as well as our emphasis on concise and persuasive written arguments.

  • Obtained Supreme Court review in Moore v. United States, a constitutional challenge to Congress’s power under the Sixteenth Amendment to tax “unrealized income.”
  • Successfully represented petitioner Westmoreland Mining in West Virginia v. EPA, obtaining a landmark Supreme Court decision recognizing that federal agencies lack authority to answer “major questions” in the absence of clear authorization by Congress.
  • Successfully defended Mercy Hospital’s multimillion dollar award from challenges before the Ohio Supreme Court.
  • Successfully represented a patent applicant in Hyatt v. Hirschfeld, obtaining a Federal Circuit decision holding that applicants suing for issuance of patents are not liable for expert expenses.
  • Obtained Supreme Court review in Frank v. Gaos, a challenge to the use of cy pres remedies in consumer class actions.
  • Obtained reversal by the Ninth Circuit of a jury verdict against an energy developer in C&C Properties Inc. v. Shell Pipeline Co.
  • Represented Ford Motor Company in connection with multiple appellate matters.
  • Obtained a pathbreaking decision from the Ninth Circuit in Hyatt v. Office of Management and Budget (2018) holding that regulated parties may challenge agency action for non-compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
  • Successfully defended an employer against California wage-and-hour liability before the Ninth Circuit in Cota v. Fresenius USA, Inc.
  • Represented voters and federal candidates in Carson v. Simon, obtaining a decision by the Eighth Circuit holding that state election officials may not depart from election laws enacted by state legislatures.
  • Obtained reversal by the Ninth Circuit of summary judgment against taxpayers challenging disallowance of partnership tax losses in Broadwood v. United States.
  • Represented Nationwide in a $43 million appeal judgment, the second largest single plaintiff award in Ohio history.

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