Richard Raile is a member of the litigation team and focuses his practice on appeals and major motions. He frequently plays the principal role in drafting briefs for his clients, including on dispositive motions, written case submissions in bench trials, and appeals (including merits and motions briefing). He has represented parties and amici curiae at every level of the judiciary, including in merits briefing in the Supreme Court. He also has extensive experience in examining and cross-examining witnesses at trial and in depositions, in preparing briefing on discovery and pre-trial motions, and in preparing litigation strategy. He has obtained discovery from recalcitrant parties, including through contempt proceedings, and obtained evidence abroad through the Hague Convention. His litigation experience runs the gamut, including everything from commercial, civil rights, constitutional, campaign finance, voting rights, labor, and bankruptcy law.