Supreme Court/Appellate Lawyer Jonathan Franklin Joins Fulbright & Jaworski in Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON -- Jonathan Franklin, a well known and highly regarded U.S. Supreme Court and appellate practitioner, joins the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. as a partner on Monday, July 24. Mr. Franklin, who has appeared on numerous occasions before the Supreme Court and other federal and state appellate courts, will reside in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Franklin, 42, will lead Fulbright's Supreme Court and Appellate Practice Group, which includes 35 attorneys firmwide. He joins Fulbright from the Washington law firm of Hogan & Hartson LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , where he was a partner. Mr. Franklin's experience spans a wide range of legal issues. He has handled cases involving constitutional and administrative law and procedure Administrative law is the body of law that allows for the creation of public regulatory agencies and contains all of the statutes, judicial decisions, and regulations that govern them. , as well as intellectual property, contract, insurance, civil rights, antitrust, labor, telecommunications and international law. Mr. Franklin was recently recognized by clients and peers in this year's Chambers USA directory as one of the best appellate lawyers in the country. "Jonathan Franklin is a well recognized and respected member of the Supreme Court bar," said firm chair Steven B. Pfeiffer. "Jonathan brings a wealth of experience complementing our existing appellate practice. We are delighted that he is joining us." Steve Dillard, who chairs Fulbright's global litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. practice, said, "Jonathan has exactly the profile that we were seeking to head our Supreme Court practice and lead our appellate practice. Attracting someone of his high caliber and talents is an important accomplishment." Mr. Franklin served as law clerk to the Honorable Anthony J. Scirica of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts for the following districts:
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