Testimonials
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‘The entire appellate team is smart and strategic. I appreciate its practical approach to legal issues and litigation. It does not "nickel and dime" on billing and understands the importance of educating—and building relationships with—clients. It allocates the appropriate level of resources to make services cost efficient.’
‘Joseph Palmore has done outstanding work on our behalf - both brief writing and oral arguments. He is very communicative and keeps us up to date on the status of cases and is exceptionally responsive to questions and requests for information. He is an terrific legal advocate and trusted legal partner.’
‘The leaders of this practice have deep appellate experience and are knowledgeable about a wide range of subject matters. They really dig in on the issues - clients can rely on them to do a very thorough job. Their associates are very bright as well.’
‘Deanne Maynard is a vigorous advocate for her clients. She will never give up. She listens to clients and understands their needs well.’
‘Joseph Palmore is a very smart and well-rounded advocate. He works hard for his clients and comes up with creative solutions to their problems and good arguments in court.’
Key clients
- SNIPR Technologies
- Unilever
- U.S. Oncology (subsidiary of McKesson)
- Malvern Panalytical
- Teradata U.S.
- F5
- Celanese International Corporation, Celanese (Malta) Company 2, Celanese Sales U.S.
- VMware
- C.R. Bard
- National Abortion Federation
Work highlights
- Successfully represented SNIPR Technologies in the Federal Circuit in a landmark patent interference case against Rockefeller University.
- Represented Unilever in the Ninth Circuit, securing affirmance of a district court order dismissing a putative class action.
- Secured a win for McKesson subsidiary, US Oncology, in the Second Circuit in a long-running False Claims Act suit challenging drug pricing practices.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Joseph Palmore
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Aileen McGrath
James Sigel
Practice head
Deanne Maynard; Joseph Palmore
Other key lawyers
Brian Matsui; James Sigel; Seth Lloyd; Matthew Kreeger; Aileen McGrath