Tenacious Appellate Law Attorneys
Helping clients identify and address complex legal, legislative and regulatory issues
About CullenLaw
Since our founding in 1997, we have built a reputation for taking on hard cases and relentlessly pursuing the goals of businesses and trade associations.
A hard case means tackling legal issues that have never or rarely been heard by the courts. The road to victory is tough, but the victories are substantial.
Our firm has established new legal precedents in the courts that has been used by attorneys nationwide to assert their clients' rights. We have established changes to state and federal policy and enforcement practices that benefitted entire industries.
As experienced appellate lawyers, we can collaborate closely with trial lawyers to develop legal strategies early and position that case for a successful outcome.
By monitoring emerging issues for our clients, CullenLaw helps shape their positions and navigate legislative and regulatory changes at the federal and state level. With this support, our clients develop proactive and successful long-term government affairs strategies.
Our results: financial recovery and legal changes
Businesses and trade associations turn to us when the law has failed to protect them or their members.
We have taken on cases when the law has been applied incorrectly at trial, when regulatory agencies have enforced rules unlawfully, and when the law must change to protect client interests.
Financial Recovery
Through litigation for our clients, we have recovered more than $100 million from private businesses and states that have imposed unconstitutional fines, taxes and other burdens.
Changes in Laws, Policies and Enforcement
Through our advocacy and litigation, we have achieved government policy and enforcement changes that produced fairer working environments for businesses and individuals.
Strong advocates in your corner
When we first meet with you, our job is to listen as you describe unfair, unsettled, or unjust circumstances. We review how the law should be applied to resolve those issues or how it needs to be changed.
CullenLaw then uses our creative legal analytical skills to develop a strategy and find a solution. Along the way, we’ll help you earn respect and attention from the courts, opponents, and lawmakers.
Affordable Expertise
We have decades of experience bringing appeals — providing expertise on par with larger firms, without the astronomical rates.
Focused on Your Goals
We understand the legal needs of businesses and trade and professional associations and can provide tailored solutions for your advocacy work.
Rulemaking and Legislative Counselors
We have a deep knowledge of agency rulemaking procedures. Simply expressing your policy preferences to an agency is not always enough to influence their decisions. When possible, communicating your positions to the agency in the context of the agency’s statutory legal obligations is more effective. Agencies pay much more attention when their decisions could be challenged in court for failing to comply with a statute.
Our extensive litigation and appellate experience gives us insight into how the courts will interpret proposed legislation and how it should be drafted or amended to advance our clients’ interests effectively.
We’re proud of our achievements
Argued appeals across the country and before most of the Circuits of the U.S. Courts of Appeal
Drafted and filed briefs to the Supreme Court
Conducted civil litigation in federal courts, covering topics such as the Fourth Amendment’s protection against warrantless searches and seizures, taxes, fees and tolls
Litigated to enforce rules, laws, and constitutional provisions intended to protect individuals and businesses
How can we advocate for you?
If you would like to work with a law firm that has deep knowledge and experience in legal, legislative and regulatory issues, contact us today.