Graves Dougherty has been a leader in appellate law in Texas for over sixty years. We handle appeals in cases we try as well as cases tried by other lawyers. We often submit amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs discussing the policy implications of cases pending in state and federal appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Drawing on both our trial and appellate experience, we also provide valuable assistance in the trial court on dispositive motions, jury instructions, and error preservation. Ten members of our appellate team have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America™ published by Woodward/White, Inc. in various areas of substantive legal expertise, including administrative law, commercial litigation and First Amendment law. Four members of the Appellate section, Bill Christian, Jim Hemphill, Mary Keeney and Pete Kennedy, are board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The depth of our experience and skill equips us to handle appellate matters in all areas of civil law.