Courts
Where We've Appeared
This is the firm's record of appearance: the courts and jurisdictions tied to its four offices, and the broader set of states where its attorneys are admitted to practice. Each entry reflects a matter actually handled, not a territory claimed.
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U.S. Supreme Court
The highest court in the federal judiciary. Reviews matters of national constitutional and statutory importance on appeal from federal circuit courts and state supreme courts. Admission requires at least three years in good standing with a state bar.
- federal-supreme
- Washington, District of Columbia
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The only federal appellate court with subject-matter rather than geographic jurisdiction. Hears nationwide cases involving patents, trademarks, international trade, government contracts, and certain monetary claims against the United States.
- federal-circuit
- Washington, District of Columbia
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Federal appellate court for Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, sitting in lower Manhattan. The Second Circuit's docket reflects its proximity to Wall Street, with heavy volume in securities, banking, and complex commercial litigation.
- federal-circuit
- New York, New York
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Federal appellate court for Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, sitting in New Orleans. Reviews decisions of district courts and final orders of federal agencies, with a docket weighted toward energy, immigration, and admiralty matters.
- federal-circuit
- New Orleans, Louisiana
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Federal appellate court for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, sitting in Chicago. Widely recognized for the analytical depth and economic reasoning of its opinions in commercial, antitrust, and intellectual property law.
- federal-circuit
- Chicago, Illinois
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
The largest federal appellate court by population and case volume, covering nine western states plus Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Sits primarily in San Francisco. Heavy docket in immigration, environmental, and technology matters.
- federal-circuit
- San Francisco, California
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Federal appellate court for the Mountain West, covering Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. Sits in the Byron White Courthouse in Denver. Heavy docket in land use, energy, and Native American law.
- federal-circuit
- Denver, Colorado
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Federal appellate court for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, established in 1981 after the split of the former Fifth Circuit. Sits in Atlanta with a docket weighted toward immigration, securities, and commercial litigation.
- federal-circuit
- Atlanta, Georgia
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Article I trial court with nationwide jurisdiction over money claims against the United States exceeding $10,000. Handles government contracts, takings, tax refunds, military pay, and vaccine injury cases. Appeals go to the Federal Circuit.
- federal-specialty
- Washington, District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Federal trial court for the eastern half of California, headquartered in Sacramento with a divisional office in Fresno. Covers thirty-four counties including Sacramento, San Joaquin, and the Central Valley. Decisions are appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
- federal-district
- Sacramento, California
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Federal trial court for the San Francisco Bay Area and North Coast, with divisions in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Eureka. Heavy docket in technology, patent, antitrust, and securities litigation. Decisions are appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
- federal-district
- San Francisco, California
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California Supreme Court
The highest court in California, sitting primarily in San Francisco with regular sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Reviews California Court of Appeal decisions to resolve important legal questions and maintain statewide uniformity in the law.
- state-supreme
- San Francisco, California
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California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District
One of California's three original appellate districts, located in Sacramento. Reviews civil and criminal appeals from Superior Courts in twenty-three counties of northeastern California, including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and the Central Valley.
- state-appellate
- Sacramento, California
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California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District
One of California's three original appellate districts, located in San Francisco. Reviews appeals from twelve Bay Area and North Coast Superior Courts. Operates across five divisions with a docket weighted toward commercial, technology, and wildfire matters.
- state-appellate
- San Francisco, California
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