We know how to persuade judges. Before founding the firm, R. Benjamin Nelson litigated cases for large corporations at a major international law firm in San Francisco. He has the same resolve when representing smaller corporations and individuals.
We also know how judges think. We have all served as trusted advisors to federal judges across the country, drafting judicial opinions that decided disputes worth millions.
We leverage our experience on both sides of the courtroom to shepherd cases to victory.
We help trial counsel achieve success at trial and on appeal by devising case strategies, drafting motions, and handling appeals.
We draft persuasive appellate briefs for adoption by certified appellate specialists and other appellate counsel throughout California.
We provide a full-range of appellate services, including writs, appeals, and trial consulting.
We evaluate a case’s chance of success on appeal and draft appellate briefs and present oral argument when the decision is made to proceed.
We evaluate a case’s chance of success on appeal and draft appellate briefs and present oral argument once the decision is made to proceed.
We advise on whether a writ is likely to provide relief and draft the writ persuasively for appellate judges.
We draft and oppose all types of motions, including pleading motions, motions to compel, summary judgment, and post-trial motions.
We prepare cases for trial by consulting on strategy and drafting trial briefs, motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms. In appropriate cases, we have also drafted direct and cross examinations, examined key witnesses, and otherwise embedded in trial teams.
We leverage our experience as seasoned advocates and as trusted advisors to federal judges across the country to help trial and appellate counsel best position their cases for victory.