Appeals & Critical Issues

Overview

At every stage of litigation, and even before, appellate attorneys provide key insight and counsel. With a deep understanding of the breadth and depth of legal issues and the trajectory of those issues, we can work with corporate and trial counsel on everything from contract terms and administrative matters to dispositive motions, trial monitoring — and, of course, appeals. We understand the strategies and how-tos for interlocutory appeals as well as post-trial appeals, and we work in all levels of state and federal courts. We are also strong advocates for key industries through amicus filings. Our success reflects the knowledge of and distinct strategies for each jurisdiction. We have certified appellate specialists in jurisdictions that provide certificates, and many of our team are members of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers, and former clerks from the US Supreme Court, federal and state courts of appeal, and district courts around the country.

Appeals & Critical Issues

Overview

Appeals & Critical Issues Resources

Insights & Events

Latest

Renée Dudek Speaks With AmLaw Litigation Daily About How Noncompetes Are Being Interpreted in Contractarian Delaware

Federal Appellate Courts Continue to Require That Trade Secrets Be Defined and Definite

Fifth Circuit Decision Undermines IRS Position on Self-Employment Tax

Supreme Court Decides Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

Key Higher Education Regulatory Issues for 2026

Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team

Supreme Court Review — Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

Faegre Drinker Strengthens Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice, Adding Medical Device Litigator Dan Smulian in New York

Working Your Case Up With the Jury in Mind

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Insights

Renée Dudek Speaks With AmLaw Litigation Daily About How Noncompetes Are Being Interpreted in Contractarian Delaware

Federal Appellate Courts Continue to Require That Trade Secrets Be Defined and Definite

Fifth Circuit Decision Undermines IRS Position on Self-Employment Tax

Supreme Court Decides Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

Key Higher Education Regulatory Issues for 2026

Supreme Court Decides United States Postal Service v. Konan

UK Supreme Court Sets New Standard for AI Patentability in Emotional Perception Decision

Supreme Court Decides Learning Resources, Inc., et al., v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., et al.

From Blockbuster to Browser: Supreme Court to Define the Modern VPPA “Consumer”

England & Wales Litigation Brief — 2025 in Review

Events

Past Events

Supreme Court Review — Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

Working Your Case Up With the Jury in Mind

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

The Supreme Court Meets Andy Warhol

2023 Association of Life Insurance Counsel (ALIC) Annual Meeting

News

Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team

Faegre Drinker Strengthens Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice, Adding Medical Device Litigator Dan Smulian in New York

Brian Paul and Bianca Eddy Named Indiana Lawyer ‘Leadership in Law’ Honorees

Faegre Drinker Grows Customs & International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C., Welcoming Prominent Trade Enforcement Partner Daniel Wilson

Jim Volling Honored With Pro Bono Institute’s Esteemed ‘Chesterfield Smith Award’ for Extraordinary Dedication to Legal Advocacy Work

Faegre Drinker Litigation Team Secures Appeal Victory to Break Class Certification in Nissan Case

Alice Morical Named a 2024 "Woman of Influence" by Indianapolis Business Journal

Faegre Drinker Expands New York Litigation Practice With Former EDNY National Security Deputy Chief Craig Heeren

Faegre Drinker Litigation Practice Bolstered by Addition of Partner Ali Olszeski

Faegre Drinker Grows State Attorneys General Practice With White Collar and Investigations Partner Avi Schick in New York

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Experience

Our Experience

Leavell-McCombs Joint Venture Appeals Access to Land Surrounded by National Forest

New Jersey Hospital Association and American Hospital Association Represented as Amici Curiae Before New Jersey Supreme Court

Volkswagen Group of America Victorious in Class Action Appeal

Energy Company Secures Highly Favorable Jury Verdict

Faegre Drinker Secures Victory for ACLU of Pennsylvania After Six-Year Battle

Argentem Creek Partners Obtains Complete Dismissal of $500 Million Lawsuit

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Appeals & Critical Issues Team

Aaron D. Van Oort

Teresa G. Akkara

Stephanie Albrecht

Nicholas B. Alford

Josh Anderson

Victoria L. Andrews

Adam C. Ballinger

Kathryn E. Bettini

Heather M. Burke

Christopher J. Burrell

Elizabeth J. Carter

Elizabeth M. Casey

Christopher J. Casolaro

Jennifer G. Chawla

Michael P. Daly

Renée M. Dudek

Matt Giffin

Timothy E. Grimsrud

Stephanie L. Gutwein

Alex Harrell

William R. Heaston

Craig R. Heeren

Ever M. Hess

Jeffrey P. Justman

Timothy D. Katsiff