Appellate Litigation
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Appellate Litigation
A well-crafted appeal can be the key to overturning a disappointing litigation outcome — or preserving a successful one. KLLF attorneys have experience litigating before state and federal appeals courts as well as the United States Supreme Court. Our appellate track record includes:
Reinstating the discrimination claims of a New York City police officer who alleged that he was mistreated by NYPD leadership based on anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes. Abdelal v. Kelly, 857 F. App'x 30 (2d Cir. 2021).
Establishing that forensic scientists and technicians had a clear legal obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence and can be sued for damages for violating that obligation. Horn v. Stephenson, 11 F.4th 163 (2d Cir. 2021).
Filing an amicus curiae brief in the Sixth Circuit on behalf of leading national sexual violence and victim advocacy organizations in support of a successful effort to reinstate the claims of victims of sexual abuse at Ohio State University.
Supporting efforts to adopt a more liberal approach to claims brought by victims of evidence fabrication by police, on behalf of leading civil rights and criminal defense organizations as amici curiae, ultimately contributing to a favorable ruling by the Second Circuit.
Representing exonerees arguing to the Fourth Circuit that West Virginia counties can be held liable for violations of their civil rights caused by prosecutors’ deficient training and supervision.