Rachel Garrard, Esq.

Appellate (Litigation)

San Diego, California

Personal Introduction

Appellate Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Analytical appellate attorney handling high-profile appeals in all state and federal appellate courts, including the California Court of Appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit, and the California Supreme Court. Experience includes successfully defending multi-million-dollar judgments, reversing adverse judgments on issues of statutory interpretation, important pre- and post-trial motion work, appellate consulting both before and during trial, and aiding in preserving the record at trial. Passionate about helping victims of human and civil rights violations on a pro bono basis whenever possible.