Experts Directory

Laurie J. Hepler

Laurie Hepler is a leading San Francisco appellate lawyer, who collaborates with clients to address all aspects of the appellate process objectively and strategically.  For almost 30 years, Laurie has helped trial counsel, corporate counsel, insurers and individuals keep their wins, reverse their losses, and develop the law. Successful first- and second-chair trial experience back up her appellate expertise. Clients retain Laurie in state and federal courts throughout California and the U.S.  She has briefed [...]

H. David Blair

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS: Arkansas and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1978-1979). Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates. BIOGRAPHY: Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Law Review, 1964-1965. Listed in, "The Best Lawyers in America," Bet The Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Products Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Professional [...]

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 [...]