Peder K. Batalden

For many institutional clients, Peder Batalden is the go-to lawyer for high-stakes appeals.

Peder has unparalleled expertise handling appeals and writs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, where he has represented many significant companies and insurers, including Everest, Ford Motor Company, Honeywell, Hospital Corporation of America, Lyft, Sempra Energy, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Travelers.

Peder is a recognized authority on Ninth Circuit practice. He co-authored the Rutter Group’s Ninth Circuit Civil Appellate Practice, the leading treatise on civil appeals in the circuit. He serves on the Ninth Circuit’s Ad Hoc Committee on Electronic Trial Exhibits, and previously served as an appellate lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit’s judicial conference. He regularly comments on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Ninth Circuit rules. Peder previously chaired the State Bar of California’s Standing Committee on the Federal Courts. He has also mentored dozens of attorneys handling federal appeals, including through the Ninth Circuit’s Appellate Mentoring Program.

Peder routinely defends public school districts and other California public entities in actions brought under Assembly Bill No. 218 and 42 U.S.C. § 1983. He represents gig economy companies in disputes with their workers and customers.  And he represents hospitals and medical providers in pathmarking healthcare litigation.

In addition to briefing and arguing appeals, Peder typically works with clients before an appeal begins. He consults on dispositive pretrial motions, monitors trials, and prepares posttrial motions to preserve issues in the best posture for appeal. He also assists clients in utilizing the key tools to stay enforcement of large money judgments.