Appellate Practice

The Appellate Practice Section is led by Bryan Shartle (metro-New Orleans), James Schultz (San Diego), and David Clouston (Dallas). 

Many clients seek our appellate court expertise. We understand that appellate courts function differently from trial courts and that success at the appellate level requires knowledge and skill different from that needed in trial courts. 

Our lawyers have the skills needed to win at the appellate level. 

We have handled successful appeals in a tremendous variety of cases in nearly every federal circuit court of appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. Often our efforts have resulted in precedent-setting decisions. 

A number of our lawyers are former law clerks for appellate judges, including state supreme court justices, as well as professors in law schools teaching appellate advocacy. This experience gives us an edge in understanding how appellate judges think and decide cases.

Practice Area Leaders

• ► Bryan C. Shartle
  Metairie: (985) 768-0252

• ► David R. Clouston
  Dallas: (214) 794-3920

• ► James K. Schultz
  San Diego: (312) 504-3485

Related Attorneys

• ► Michael D. Alltmont, Metairie
• ► Aaron R. Easley, Flemington
• ► Louis L. Galvis , Montrose
• ► Justin H. Homes , Metairie
• ► Charles Penot, Dallas
• ► Brian D. Roth, Metairie
• ► Michelle Sanginiti, Philadelphia
• ► Kirsten H. Smith, Metairie
• ► Bradley St. Angelo, Metairie
• ► Dayle M. Van Hoose, Tampa
• ► Whitney L. White, Dallas

Recent Highlights

• ► Florida State Trial Court Ruling: No Actual FDCPA Damages, No State Court Filing Permitted
  November 22, 2023