Appellate Litigation

HLG has an active appellate practice that focuses on briefing and arguing cases before the California Courts of Appeal.  HLG has successfully argued numerous appeals before the California appellate courts.  Our appellate experience covers all areas of our practice, from business torts, contracts, real estate and entertainment law. 

HLG's appellate success has included obtaining the reversal of a directed verdict for a bank and getting an arbitration award vacated for a Silicon Valley real estate developer. HLG has also won both of the published decisions issued in the appellate matters it has handled: 

• Blakemore v. Superior Court (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 36 (reversing orders sustaining demurrers and granting motion to strike)

• South Beverly Wilshire Jewelry & Loans v. Superior Court (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 71 (reversing order granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiff)