Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. is noted for its ability to litigate at the highest level of the judiciary, frequently squaring off against top-tier national firms in complex bankruptcy, securities, and copyright appeals. Practice co-head Daniel Geyser, who operates from Dallas and Denver, has argued 17 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, which puts him among the top ten lawyers in private practice for total arguments. Geyser, who is also lauded for being ‘wonderful to work with’, recently secured a significant Supreme Court victory for the Suquamish Tribe, defeating a petition for certiorari to preserve a landmark ruling on tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty. Based in Dallas, fellow practice head Ben Mesches leads on significant Texas-based disputes, including the ongoing challenge to a $800m wrongful verdict stemming from a crane collapse.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Haynes and Boone provides excellent legal services.’
- ‘Daniel Geyser is the best.’
- ‘Daniel Geyser, the chair of the firm's U.S. Supreme Court practice, is wonderful to work with. He allows co-counsel to be as active as they would like in the work leading up to the Supreme Court argument. He made it a fun and memorable experience for us.’
- ‘Daniel Geyser is a dedicated Supreme Court practitioner who puts everything into client representation and does all of the writing himself. He is excellent.’
- ‘Daniel Geyser is attentive to client needs and works closely with clients and other counsel to create the best work product. He also spots hidden issues that are essential for good work.’
Key clients
- Archer and White Sales, Inc. / McKool Smith, P.C.
- Alfred H. Siegel, Trustee of the Circuit City Stores, Inc. Liquidating Trust
- Suquamish Tribe
- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
- Curo Health Services, Inc.
- Grande Communications Networks, LLC/Astound Broadband
- 4DD Holdings, LLC and T4 Data Group, LLC
Work highlights
Represented 4DD Holdings, LLC and T4 Data Group, LLC in a $1 billion Federal Circuit appeal challenging the government’s unauthorized copying of private software.
Represented the liquidating trustee of Circuit City Stores in securing a Supreme Court ruling that struck down an Act of Congress under the Bankruptcy Clause.
Defended the Suquamish Tribe in a tribal law dispute by successfully opposing a Supreme Court review of a jurisdictional ruling, thereby protecting the rights of tribal courts.
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Practice head
Daniel Geyser; Ben Mesches