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Mindful of the complicated appellate process, we strive to achieve exceptional results at a reasonable cost.
Overview
Appellate Law
Chamberlain Hrdlicka has an extremely successful and highly regarded appellate presence, which supplements the firm's diverse litigation practice. We handle appellate matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
We have the ability and resources to handle appeals for large national and multi-national corporations, small to mid-sized companies, and individuals, both in support of and attacking judgments and the pursuit of alternative appellate remedies. We regularly handle “bet the company” cases.
As with our litigation philosophy, we align our appellate strategies with the client’s interests and objectives to achieve the desired result in the most efficient way possible. Cognizant of the often lengthy duration of appeals, we are sensitive to the cost and expense and strive to achieve exceptional results for clients at a reasonable cost. Our appellate attorneys are seasoned and skilled, having collectively handled hundreds of briefs and oral arguments in appellate courts across the country.
Areas of Expertise
Our attorneys routinely and effectively manage every aspect of the appellate process, including:
- Preparation of the jury charge and taking the lead role during charge conferences
- Handling post-trial proceedings, including all post-verdict motions necessary for error preservation
- Suspension of judgment issues, including supersedeas bond or execution disputes and enforcement of the Texas bond cap and alternative bond amounts
- Post-judgment discovery
- Appellate level mediations
- Motions for rehearing and rehearing en banc, as well as motions relating to issuance of the court’s mandate
- Mandamus proceedings
- Handling briefing and oral argument in both intermediate appellate courts and courts of last resort in multiple jurisdictions
Appellate Blog
Chamberlain Hrdlicka's Appellate Blog covers a cross-section of issues of interest to businesses and individuals involved in litigation, trial and appellate lawyers, as well as judges. Here is the link to the blog - https://www.chamberlainlaw.com/appellate-blog
Representative Matters
The legal expertise of our appellate practictioners has produced many landmark successes in state and federal courts of appeals. Among other groundbreaking decisions, our attorneys have won favorable opinions in areas of commercial disputes, torts, premises liability, products liability, exemplary damages, employment matters, and governmental liability/immunity.
News
News
- The firm enhanced its 2025 Best Law Firms in America rankings, with eight national and 36 metro designationsNovember 7, 2024
- COO Erin Hulme and CBDMO Lisa Wilmore Highlighted in Texas LawyerOctober 11, 2024
- Additions of Erin Hulme and Lisa Wilmore Highlighted in Law360 PulseOctober 11, 2024
- Firm Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer and It's First Chief Business Development and Marketing OfficerOctober 8, 2024
- Eleven Attorneys Selected for the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers ListSeptember 17, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 87 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in a peer selection process for the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaAugust 15, 2024
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka ranked in the top ten tax law firms in the United StatesJuly 11, 2024
- Strong 2023 Performance Moves Chamberlain Hrdlicka into the Am Law 200 for the first timeMay 13, 2024
- Steven J. Knight, Justice David Medina, Amber Ali and Amy Jo Foreman represented Kangaroo on appealFebruary 20, 2024
- 2024 Best Lawyers® ranks Chamberlain Hrdlicka among "Best Law Firms"November 3, 2023
- Law360’s 2023 Texas Editorial Advisory Board appoints David CalvilloSeptember 21, 2023
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers includes Chamberlain Hrdlicka AttorneysSeptember 18, 2023
- For the Third Straight Year, Chamberlain Hrdlicka an HBJ Best Place to WorkSeptember 7, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 87 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in a peer selection process for the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaAugust 17, 2023
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s continued growth in Texas drives strategic office renovations in Houston and San AntonioAugust 4, 2023
- Steven Knight obtains successful Texas Supreme Court ruling for Jimmy ChangasJune 12, 2023
- Article in Texas Lawyer discusses recent Texas Supreme Court ruling for Jimmy ChangasJune 9, 2023
- Phil Karter, Ken Trujillo and Stewart Weintraub named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Jennifer Karpchuk named 2023 Rising StarMay 19, 2023
- David Calvillo featured in January issue of the Texas Bar JournalJanuary 4, 2023
- Houstonia names 30 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys as 2022 Top LawyersNovember 30, 2022
- 2023 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" ranks Chamberlain HrdlickaNovember 3, 2022
- Houston Business Journal’s 2022 Best Places to Work includes Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Top 10November 1, 2022
- Steven Knight quoted in Law360 Article on "Texas Supreme Court Hears Tex-Mex Chain's Suit Against City"Law360, October 4, 2022
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers includes Chamberlain Hrdlicka AttorneysSeptember 21, 2022
- Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 72 Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys in a peer selection process for the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaAugust 18, 2022
- San Antonio attorneys voted for Jaime Vasquez as 2023 Lawyer of the Year through US News' Best Lawyers in America®August 18, 2022
- David Calvillo receives State Bar of Texas Board Leadership AppointmentsJuly 14, 2022
- Legal 500 rankings for Chamberlain Hrdlicka as a Top Tax Law Firm and Adds to Individual Ranks in 2022June 17, 2022
- Steve Knight and AJ Foreman write article in the Texas LawyerApril 7, 2022
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka represents client in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding federal tax on crude oil exports is unconstitutionalMarch 25, 2022
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka increases and enhances listings in 2022 US News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" RankingsNovember 4, 2021
- Appellate Law Blog launched at Chamberlain HrdlickaSeptember 30, 2021
- David Calvillo is Reappointed to Roster for American Arbitration AssociationSeptember 9, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America® selects 54 Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys for Recognition for 2022August 19, 2021
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka attorneys are ranked in Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Corporate, Criminal Defense, Employee Benefits, Energy, Immigration, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Tax, and Trust & EJune 22, 2021
- Court orders $4.2 Million Tax Refund and Statutory Interest in Landmark DecisionJanuary 11, 2021
- Houstonia Magazine names Chamberlain Attorneys as 2021 Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine, November 30, 2020
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka team works on landmark case involving federal tax on crude oil exportsSeptember 24, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- December 2019
- Six Ways to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make on Jury ChargesTexas Lawyer, March 12, 2019
- San Antonio Business Journal, March 8, 2019
- Employment Law Daily, March 8, 2019
- Oil & Gas Journal, March 5, 2019
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka Law Firm Secures Significant Appellate Victory for Client, Premier Directional Drilling, and All Oil and Gas CompaniesMarch 4, 2019
- December 28, 2018
- January 26, 2018
- Experienced civil trial attorney heads to the Philadelphia office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka
- Regulatory affairs and white collar criminal defense lawyer joins diversified law firm as Of Counsel
Presentations
Seminars & Presentations
- Presentation by Steven Knight at the State Bar of Texas 2023 Annual Meeting Presentation on Texas Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit UpdateAustin, Texas, June 23, 2023
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka will host Laredo Tax and Business Planning Seminar at the Laredo Country Club on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022
- Chamberlain Hrdlicka will have our 5th Annual San Antonio Tax and Business Planning Seminar at The St. Anthony Hotel on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
- Steven Knight presentation at Advanced Civil Appellate PracticeAustin, Texas, December 1, 2021
Publications
Publications
- Justice Eva Guzman opinion article on "Uvalde report should be a call to action"San Antonio Express News, July 22, 2022
- Steve Knight and AJ Foreman article on "Mastering the Offer of Proof at Trial"Texas Lawyer, April 7, 2022
- Texas Supreme Court update by Steven KnightTexas Bar Journal, September 2021
- May 24, 2019