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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 Resources
Insights & Events
Latest
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 27, 2026
What Clients Value: A Conversation for Legal Marketing & BD Professionals
Legal Marketing Association’s Midwest Region – Minnesota Local Group
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
Shifting Gears: NLRB Reinstates the General Motors Standard for Employee Misconduct during Protected Activity
Lion Elastomers LLC, 375 NLRB No. 41 (Sept. 23, 2026)
4 min read
Blog Post
September 2026
Business or Residential Number? Eastern District of Pennsylvania Adopts Ninth Circuit’s Test and Grants Summary Judgment for Defendant
TCPA blog
1 min read
Updates
September 2026
California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer
CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026)
7 min read
News
September 2026
Zack McConnell Selected as Most Promising Newcomer Finalist by Texas Lawyer in 2026 Texas Legal Awards
1 min read
News
September 2026
Jennifer Chawla and Andy Norin Earn Recognition in 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
1 min read
Media Mentions
August 2026
Norman Pentelovitch Discusses Strategic Client Counseling in Corporate Counsel Q&A Feature
1 min read
Updates
August 2026
Second Circuit Adopts the Indirect Purchaser Rule for Civil RICO
5 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
July 30, 2026
2026 US Supreme Court Review
University of Colorado Law
1 min read
Event Recap
July 09, 2025
CLE
Supreme Court Review — Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN
1 min read
Insights
Updates
October 2026
Shifting Gears: NLRB Reinstates the General Motors Standard for Employee Misconduct during Protected Activity
Lion Elastomers LLC, 375 NLRB No. 41 (Sept. 23, 2026)
4 min read
Blog Post
September 2026
Business or Residential Number? Eastern District of Pennsylvania Adopts Ninth Circuit’s Test and Grants Summary Judgment for Defendant
TCPA blog
1 min read
Updates
September 2026
California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer
CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026)
7 min read
Media Mentions
August 2026
Norman Pentelovitch Discusses Strategic Client Counseling in Corporate Counsel Q&A Feature
1 min read
Updates
August 2026
Second Circuit Adopts the Indirect Purchaser Rule for Civil RICO
5 min read
Podcast
August 2026
Aaron Van Oort Discusses Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals With Short Circuit Podcast
1 min read
Media Mentions
August 2026
Norman Pentelovitch Profiled in Minnesota Lawyer’s ‘Breaking the Ice’ Feature
1 min read
Updates
August 2026
Defendants’ AI Agent’s Actions Expose Them to Sanctions
Capconvert, LLC v. Benjamin Brown, et al., No. 26-cv-02149-CRB (ASK) (N.D. Cal. July 28, 2026)
4 min read
Updates
August 2026
England & Wales Litigation Brief — 2026 Mid-Year Update
Key developments in litigation and arbitration
11 min read
Updates
August 2026
Third Circuit Holds That 401(k) Fiduciaries' Good Process Defeats Claims of Imprudence
In re: Quest Diagnostics ERISA Litigation, No. 24-2866 (3d Cir. Jun. 22, 2026)
7 min read
Events
Past Events
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 27, 2026
What Clients Value: A Conversation for Legal Marketing & BD Professionals
Legal Marketing Association’s Midwest Region – Minnesota Local Group
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
July 30, 2026
2026 US Supreme Court Review
University of Colorado Law
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
July 27, 2026
Voting Rights in 2026: Litigation, State Constitutional Protections, and Election-Day Issues
Rule of Law CLE Series
1 min read
Event Recap
July 09, 2025
CLE
Supreme Court Review — Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 23, 2024
Working Your Case Up With the Jury in Mind
2024 LCA Conference & Celebration of Fellows
1 min read
News
News
September 2026
Zack McConnell Selected as Most Promising Newcomer Finalist by Texas Lawyer in 2026 Texas Legal Awards
1 min read
News
September 2026
Jennifer Chawla and Andy Norin Earn Recognition in 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards
1 min read
Press Release
August 2026
Faegre Drinker Welcomes Veteran Trial Lawyer Chad Hummel in Los Angeles
2 min read
Press Release
July 2026
Former 3M Assistant General Counsel Norman Pentelovitch Joins Faegre Drinker Litigation Group
2 min read
Press Release
June 2026
Faegre Drinker Welcomes International Arbitration Partner Jovana Crnčević in New York
3 min read
News
November 2025
Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team
2 min read
Press Release
June 2025
Faegre Drinker Strengthens Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice, Adding Medical Device Litigator Dan Smulian in New York
3 min read
News
May 2025
Brian Paul and Bianca Eddy Named Indiana Lawyer ‘Leadership in Law’ Honorees
2 min read
Press Release
May 2025
Faegre Drinker Grows Customs & International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C., Welcoming Prominent Trade Enforcement Partner Daniel Wilson
3 min read
News
January 2025
Jim Volling Honored With Pro Bono Institute’s Esteemed ‘Chesterfield Smith Award’ for Extraordinary Dedication to Legal Advocacy Work
2 min read
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Experience
Our Experience
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Experience
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Experience
New Jersey Hospital Association and American Hospital Association Represented as Amici Curiae Before New Jersey Supreme Court
Experience
Volkswagen Group of America Victorious in Class Action Appeal
Experience
Energy Company Secures Highly Favorable Jury Verdict
Experience
Faegre Drinker Secures Victory for ACLU of Pennsylvania After Six-Year Battle
Meet The Team
Meet The Full Appeals & Critical Issues Team
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