General Information
Year founded:
2012
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Overview
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The Complex Appellate Litigation Group is made up of some of the nation's leading appellate practitioners, with hundreds of years of combined experience in appellate courts. Our members have served as judicial law clerks on the United States Supreme Court, several federal Courts of Appeals, and the California Supreme Court, and as staff attorneys at the California Court of Appeal. Our inside knowledge of these courts and the judges and justices who sit on them give our clients a distinct advantage when pursuing writs and appeals. With appellate experience in dozens of areas of substantive law, our specialty boutique is ready to help with almost any type of civil or white-collar appeal, writ, or complex motion. Our experience, size, and focus mean we can offer unsurpassed quality and premium service at a fraction of the cost of many larger firms. Whether at the pre-trial, trial, or post-trial stage, contact us now to find out what advantages we can bring to your litigation.
Rankings
Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Tier 1
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Litigation - First Amendment
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Media Law
Metro Rankings
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - First Amendment
Tier 2 for Media Law
Tier 3 for First Amendment Law
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Litigation - First Amendment
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Media Law
Regional Rankings
Los Angeles
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - First Amendment
Tier 2 for Media Law
Tier 3 for First Amendment Law
Orange County
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
San Diego
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
San Francisco
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Family Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Appellate Practice
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP has 13 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Complex Appellate Litigation Group LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
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Client Comments
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Awards
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- Daily Journal Top 20 Boutiques in California
- U.S. News & World Report "Tier 1" ranking
- Elite Boutique Trailblazers award from National Law Journal
- Eleven lawyers chosen for Best Lawyers in America
Main Location
San Francisco,
CA
96 Jessie Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
415-649-6700
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Office Locations
Los Angeles,
CA
355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90017
United States
213-878-0404
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Newport Beach,
CA
620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
United States
949-991-1900
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San Diego,
CA
600 West Broadway, Suite 700
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
619-642-2929
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Management and Personnel
Chairman
Ben Feuer
Partner
Anna-Rose Mathieson