Peder Batalden handles appeals and
writs spanning a wide range of subjects, including
securities, antitrust, copyright, trademark, anti-pirating
laws, unfair competition, commercial indemnification,
enforcement of judgments and settlement agreements,
and insurance.
Mr. Batalden has particular expertise in federal appeals.
He has been counsel of record in numerous matters before
the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and
Tenth Circuits in actions arising throughout the western
United States. He often consults with clients and trial
counsel before an appeal begins, allowing them to preserve
issues and evidence in the best posture for appeal.
He regularly assists clients in responding to the entry
of large money judgments. He draws upon a deep knowledge
of federal jurisdiction and procedure to assist his
clients in staying enforcement of judgments and preparing
post-trial motions so that issues for appeal are not
lost. Mr. Batalden also advises clients seeking interlocutory
review of district court rulings by certification or
writ of mandamus.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Batalden practiced law
with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where
he represented corporations and their directors and
officers in securities class actions and shareholder
derivative actions. He also clerked for federal judges
at both the trial and appellate levels.
In 2004, the State Bar of California honored Mr. Batalden
for his pro bono work with Bet Tzedek Legal Services
in defending municipal rent control measures against
an array of statutory and constitutional challenges
brought by landlords.
