Appellate Attorneys - Cosmich Simmons & Brown

Our Appellate Services

Cosmich has been privileged to serve hundreds of public and privately held companies across the United States, including many Fortune 500 companies behind the world’s most iconic brands. In addition to our work on the appellate level, our attorneys have extensive experience trying cases in courts across the country and have obtained multiple defense verdicts. Cosmich attorneys also serve as national trial counsel and national coordinating counsel for many of our Fortune 500 clients.

Our comprehensive suite of appellate services includes:

Federal and State Appeals: Handling appeals in trial and appellate courts across jurisdictions.

Merits Appeals: Strategically managing substantive appeals to achieve favorable outcomes.

Trial and Post-Trial Motions: Drafting critical motions to protect client interests at trial and ensuring a strong appellate foundation.

Dispositive Motions: Developing precise arguments to quickly and efficiently resolve matters ahead of trial and preserve client resources.

Jury Instructions & Trial Support: Preparing jury charges and offering expert trial-level support to maintain appeal readiness.

U.S. Supreme Court Practice: Representing clients in petitions for certiorari and merits briefing at the nation’s highest court.

Amicus Curiae Briefs: Drafting persuasive briefs to support legal principles affecting industries, associations, or organizations.

Class Certification & Daubert Motions: Litigating complex procedural and evidentiary matters to protect or advance client positions.

Arbitration and Administrative Appeals: Representing clients in specialized appellate matters involving arbitration awards or administrative rulings.

Experience

Like all we do, Cosmich brings a client-first approach to appellate practice. Our team works closely with trial counsel to ensure that appealable issues are identified early and preserved throughout the litigation process.

Meticulous Preparation

With unparalleled dedication to detail, we meticulously review trial records, analyze potential errors, and assess their impact on the outcome of each case. Our attorneys excel at crafting appellate briefs that combine sharp legal analysis with persuasive writing to maximize credibility before appellate panels.

Collaborative Advocacy

Appellate litigation is rarely isolated, and we work collaboratively with trial teams, clients, and co-counsel to offer seamless support. Whether through dispositive motions, jury charge preparation, or post-trial motions, our approach ensures alignment in strategy across all stages of litigation.

Pragmatic Solutions

Driven to deliver efficiency and results, we aim to provide cost-effective services while maintaining high-quality representation. Our appellate attorneys understand what is at stake for our clients and work diligently to guide them toward the most favorable outcomes.

With 30 attorneys, a dedicated support staff, and coast-to-coast offices, Cosmich combines the personalized attention of a boutique practice with the extensive resources and reputation of a large firm. Leveraging our formidable resources, decades of experience, and national reach, our team is here to guide you through even the most complex legal challenges, efficiently and with confidence and care.