Experts Directory

Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper advocates for clients in high-stakes appeals and writ proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit courts, and state supreme and intermediate appellate courts from coast to coast.  Ben’s practice also emphasizes both trial-court and appellate representation in such fields as intellectual-property protection and e-commerce disputes; federal, state, and local taxation; insurance coverage and bad-faith defense; and public pension plans. In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which includes nine [...]

Deborah Alley Smith

Partner Deborah Alley Smith’s practice is focused on post-judgment and appellate litigation. She devotes her time to research and writing and to preparing her partners for trial to ensure that significant issues are preserved in the event of an appeal. When it is necessary to seek post-judgment relief or to appeal (or the opposing side does so), Debbie assists in the post-judgment briefing and presentation and handles the appeal. Additionally, she often participates on trial [...]

Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan

KENNETH M. KAPLAN has handled numerous Appeals in both Dade County and Broward County in the 3rd District Court of Appeal and the 4th District Court of Appeals. KENNETH M. KAPLAN, has successfully had many decisions reversed in both counties and has also replied to Appeals filed by adversaries which were not meritorious. Finally, KENNETH M. KAPLAN, through his practice has been required to prepare numerous types of contracts, as follows: Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, [...]