Overview
Mr. Kasten is a partner whose practice includes all aspects of litigation, with a particular focus on appeals. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and engages and participates in a number of appellate-related educational activities. His experience includes securities, insurance, banking and constitutional law, with an emphasis on class-action defense. In addition to his appellate experience, he has participated in all aspects of federal and state court litigation at the trial level.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Advisory Committee on Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Member
- American Bar Association Appellate Practice Rules and Procedures Subcommittee, Co-Chairman
- American Law Institute, Elected Member
- American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, Elected Member
Representative Matters
Mr. Kasten’s recent litigation experience includes:
- Briefing and arguing of various commercial litigation cases before federal and state courts of appeals
- Representation of national automobile insurance companies, disability insurance companies, and financial institutions in class-action litigation
- Representation of state public entities in administrative proceedings
- Representation of international financial institutions in litigation under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act
- Representation of national companies in copyright and trademark litigation
Distinctions
- The Best Lawyers in America - Woodward/White, Aiken, S.C. - Appellate Law, 2008-2021
- Martindale-Hubbell - "AV/Preeminent Attorney" Rating
- Southwest Super Lawyers - Appellate, 2018
- Benchmark Litigation - Arizona "Local Litigation Star", 2016
- AZ Business Magazine - Top Lawyers - Commercial Litigation, 2010
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