About Benedon & Serlin LLP
Benedon & Serlin, LLP, a premier appellate litigation boutique, represents a wide variety of clients in both federal and state appellate and supreme courts. With decades of combined experience in appellate law and a strategic approach to complex legal challenges, we are experts in conducting appeals and trial consultations in various substantive legal areas. Whether appearing before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, or any of the intermediate appellate courts, our team is proficient in handling all types of appeals and writ proceedings. We also conduct trial consultations, and assist trial counsel in preparing post-trial motions. We are strongly committed to providing exceptional legal representation and unwavering dedication to achieving results.
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PRACTICE AREAS: 14
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 2
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- Top Listed in Woodland Hills in Appellate Practice with 5 lawyers
- From 2019 onward, Benedon & Serlin, LLP received a National Tier 1 and a Los Angeles Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in appellate practice by U.S. News & World Report
- Attorneys Gerald Serlin (2016–2025), Douglas Benedon (2021–2025), Judith Posner (2019–2025), Wendy Albers (2021–2024), and Melinda Ebelhar (2025) are recognized by Best Lawyers in America in appellate law by U.S. News & World Report
- Attorneys Gerald Serlin, Douglas Benedon, Judith Posner, Wendy Albers, Kelly Horwitz, and Melinda Ebelhar were consistently selected as Southern California Super Lawyers in appellate law, and Kian Tamaddoni to Rising Stars
- Benedon & Serlin, LLP, in 2019, received the Best Boutique Appellate Firm in California by the New World Report Legal Elite Awards
- Benedon & Serlin, LLP, in 2017, was recognized as the Best Appellate Litigation Firm in Los Angeles County by Acquisition International