Experts Directory Archive - Page 15 of 42 - Premier Appellate Lawyers

William H. Hurd
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William H. Hurd

William H. Hurd

Bill Hurd is a partner in the Richmond office of Troutman Pepper, where he focuses on the firm’s appellate and state attorneys general practices. He previously served as the first Solicitor General of Virginia (1999-2004). In the United States Supreme Court, Bill has argued three cases, including the landmark decision in Virginia v. Black, 538 U.S. 343 (2008), upholding Virginia’s anti-Klan statute banning cross-burning with intent to intimidate. Bill has appeared on brief in more than 130 [...]

Michael P. Abate
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Michael P. Abate

Michael P. Abate

Mike is an experienced litigator who has practiced at all levels of the federal court system. Mike began his career in the U.S. Department of Justice handling the United States’ most sensitive constitutional, statutory, and administrative law cases. After nearly eight years at DOJ, he joined a large regional law firm in Louisville where he became partner and chair of the firm’s appellate practice group. Mike has briefed and argued cases for his clients all [...]

Dori Kornfeld Goldman
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Dori Kornfeld Goldman

Dori Kornfeld Goldman

Active in high-stakes litigation, Dori focuses her practice on crafting the trial and appellate strategy for cases in state and federal court. From the initial case evaluation through appeal, she takes the lead in developing the legal arguments, drafting pivotal trial pleadings and appellate briefs, handling error preservation, and presenting oral arguments. Known for her adept approach to jury charges and strategic case assessments, Dori has helped clients across industries achieve successful results in complex [...]