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Horvitz & Levy is a solutions-based firm focused on appellate success. We are distinguished by our commitment to responsive service and on-going innovation in the areas of civil appellate litigation, amicus curiae support, and trial strategy consultation.

Our firm history, honors and awards, and locations speak to our collaborative approach and commitment to serving clients as well as the outstanding legal resources we bring to bear.

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We pride ourselves in producing good results for our clients. Below are selected examples of our clients’ recent victories on appeal. Click the links to read more details.

Barrese v. Murray (2011)

California Court of Appeal reverses jury verdict and remands for reconsideration of motion for new trial.

State Farm General Insurance Co. v. Frake (2011)

California Court of Appeal holds insured’s deliberate act is not an ‘accident,’ and thus does not trigger liability insurer’s duty to defend, even if resulting injury was unintentional.

Behnke v. State Farm General Insurance Co. (2011)

California Court of Appeal affirms pre-trial dismissal of policyholder's claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation, and bad faith in dispute over Cumis fees.

Heston v. Taser (2011)

Ninth Circuit affirms district court’s reduction of damages award and orders further reduction, leaving defendant responsible for only $150,000 of original $7.6 million award.

Cuviello v. City of Oakland (2011)

Ninth Circuit affirms injunction, finding that restrictions on protests at Oracle Arena are consistent with the First Amendment.

Attitudes Hair & Nail Salon v. Superior Court (2011)

California Court of Appeal issues peremptory writ reversing denial of summary judgment in case involving Unruh Act and Disabled Persons Act.

Ibarra v. Carpinello (2011)

California Court of Appeal affirms dismissal of defamation lawsuit in high-profile MMA dispute.

In re Pineda (2011)

Horvitz & Levy petition to California Supreme Court results in reconsideration of ruling against abused minor.

Bruns v. E-Commerce Exchange, Inc. et al. (2011)

California Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal opinion that permitted plaintiff to proceed with putative class action more than five years after filing complaint.

State Farm v. Lee (2011)

California Court of Appeal affirms order granting motion to strike cross-complaint for abuse of process.

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