Providing the finest appellate representation.

We understand the unique challenges our clients face on appeal and stand ready to provide experienced counsel.

About Benedon & Serlin, LLP

Benedon & Serlin, LLP appears in both the state and federal appellate and supreme courts.

We pride ourselves on being intimately familiar with appellate procedure and the appellate courts, but also have a firm knowledge of general substantive law. As a result, we conduct appeals and trial consultations in a wide range of substantive legal areas.

Our firm has been acknowledged for our repeated successes in such issue areas as:

Based on the extensive and recognized experience of our attorneys, the firm provides the winning edge:

  • Appellate Law Specialists: Firm attorneys Wendy Albers, Douglas Benedon, Melinda Ebelhar, Judith Posner, and Gerald Serlin are certified as appellate law specialists (certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization).
  • Judicial Staff Attorneys And/Or Clerkships: Firm attorneys Kelly Horwitz, Judith Posner, Gerald Serlin, and Kian Tamaddoni have held judicial staff attorney positions and/or completed judicial clerkships.
  • U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm: From 2019-present, our firm received a National Tier 1 and a Los Angeles Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in appellate practice by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Benedon & Serlin, LLP was first recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2018.
  • U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers: Firm attorneys Wendy Albers, Douglas Benedon, Judith Posner, and Gerald M. Serlin are recognized by Best Lawyers in America, in appellate law, U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers.
  • Southern California Super Lawyers: Firm attorneys Wendy Albers, Douglas Benedon, Melinda Ebelhar, Judy Posner, and Gerald Serlin were selected as Southern California Super Lawyers, in appellate law.
  • Up-And-Coming 100: Southern California Rising Stars in Appellate Law: Firm attorney Kian Tamaddoni was selected to the Up-and-Coming 100: Southern California Rising Stars, in appellate law.
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated: Our firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available.
  • Awards and Professional Recognition: Firm attorneys have received awards and professional recognition for outstanding achievements in appellate advocacy.

Experience and proven success make Benedon & Serlin, LLP a nationally recognized and highly respected appellate firm.

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Background: Left Triangle Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Wendy S. Albers Benedon and Serlin Bookkeeper/Legal Assistant Tina Lara Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Judith E. Posner Benedon and Serlin Founding Attorney Gerald M. Serlin

Background: Right Triangle Benedon and Serlin Founding Attorney Douglas G. Benedon Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Melinda W. Ebelhar Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Kelly R. Horwitz Benedon and Serlin Attorney Kian Tamaddoni

Background: Left Triangle Benedon and Serlin Founding Attorney Gerald M. Serlin Background: Right Triangle Benedon and Serlin Founding Attorney Douglas G. Benedon Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Wendy S. Albers Benedon and Serlin Attorney Kian Tamaddoni Benedon and Serlin Bookkeeper/Legal Assistant Tina Lara Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Melinda W. Ebelhar Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Judith E. Posner Benedon and Serlin Senior Attorney Kelly R. Horwitz