Trusted Advocates in Washington, Oregon, and the Ninth Circuit
When the outcome of a trial is not the end of the story, Williams Kastner’s appellate team is here to protect your rights on appeal. With decades of experience handling appeals in state and federal courts—including the Washington and Oregon Supreme Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals—our attorneys are recognized for their persuasive advocacy, meticulous legal analysis, and deep understanding of appellate procedure.
Why Clients Choose Our Appellate Team
- Proven Results: Our attorneys have successfully briefed and argued appeals in complex civil, commercial, and insurance matters.
- Strategic Insight: We identify and preserve appellate issues early, often consulting at the trial stage to ensure a strong record for review.
- Credibility & Experience: One of our attorneys is a former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and many members of the team are recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and other respected legal rankings.
- Collaborative Approach: We partner with trial counsel—whether from within our firm or outside firms—to provide seamless advocacy without jeopardizing client relationships
Williams Kastner Attorney Representative Matters
- Koch v. Spann, 193 Or. App. 608, rev den, 337 Or. 547 (2004)(implied waiver of subrogation)
- Davis v. Cnty. of Clackamas, 205 Or. App. 387, rev den, 341 Or. 244 (2006) (summary judgment standard)
- Bonneau v. Centennial Sch. Dist. No. 28J, 666 F.3d 577 (9th Cir. 2012)(abuse statute of limitation)
- Braun-Salinas v. Am. Fam. Ins. Grp., 665 F. App’x 576 (9th Cir. 2016)(insurance bad faith)
- Lunsford v. NCH Corp., 285 Or. App. 122, rev den, 362 Or. 38 (2017)(product liability statute of repose)
- VanderStoep v. Guthrie, 200 Wash. App. 507 (2017), rev den, 189 Wash.2d 1041 (2018) (setting aside default judgment)
- Thompson v. Marshall, 309 Or. App. 640 (2021) (adverse possession and timber trespass)
- Haas v. Est. of Carter, 370 Or. 742 (2023) (causation jury instructions)
- Elias v. Nelson, 332 Or. App. 610 (2024) (admissibility of biomechanical evidence)
Services We Offer
- Appeals in state and federal courts in Washington, Oregon, and the Ninth Circuit
- Consultation during trial to preserve appellate issues
- Insurance and defense-related appellate representation
- Cross-practice appellate support in commercial litigation and insurance law