Elizabeth C. Carver

Elizabeth C. Carver

Appellate Practice

5.0 (1 reviews)
St. Louis, Missouri
41+ years experience
Dowd Bennett LLP
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7676 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1900, St. Louis, MO 63105
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Bio

Elizabeth Carver focuses her practice on appellate litigation in federal and state courts. She has successfully handled appeals in a wide variety of substantive areas, including employment, banking, class action, product liability, breach of contract, tort and insurance matters. She has extensive experience representing defendants in appeals involving large punitive damage awards. Ms. Carver has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Court of Appeals. She has briefed appeals in those courts and others, including the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Illinois Appellate Court.Ms. Carver has prepared amicus briefs on behalf of National Public Radio and the Product Liability Advisory Council, and has worked on a number of interlocutory appeals and extraordinary writ proceedings. In addition, Ms. Carver regularly consults with trial counsel on legal issues such as dispositive motions, Daubert motions, and class action certification. She also assists with trial preparation, including pre-trial motions and briefing, jury instructions, and preserving potential trial error for appeal, as well as post-trial briefing.Ms. Carver is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and of the American Bar Foundation. Elizabeth Carver focuses her practice on appellate litigation in federal and state courts. She has successfully handled appeals in a wide variety of substantive areas, including employment, banking, class action, product liability, breach of contract, tort and insurance matters. She has extensive experience representing defendants in appeals involving large punitive damage awards. Ms. Carver has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Court of Appeals. She has briefed appeals in those courts and others, including the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Illinois Appellate Court.Ms. Carver has prepared amicus briefs on behalf of National Public Radio and the Product Liability Advisory Council, and has worked on a number of interlocutory appeals and extraordinary writ proceedings. In addition, Ms. Carver regularly consults with trial counsel on legal issues such as dispositive motions, Daubert motions, and class action certification. She also assists with trial preparation, including pre-trial motions and briefing, jury instructions, and preserving potential trial error for appeal, as well as post-trial briefing.Ms. Carver is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and of the American Bar Foundation. Elizabeth Carver focuses her practice on appellate litigation in federal and state courts. She has successfully handled appeals in a wide variety of substantive areas, including employment, banking, class action, product liability, breach of contract, tort and insurance matters. She has extensive experience representing defendants in appeals involving large punitive damage awards. Ms. Carver has argued cases before the Eighth Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Eastern and Western Districts of the Missouri Court of Appeals. She has briefed appeals in those courts and others, including the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Illinois Appellate Court. Ms. Carver has prepared amicus briefs on behalf of National Public Radio and the Product Liability Advisory Council, and has worked on a number of interlocutory appeals and extraordinary writ proceedings. Ms. Carver is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and of the American Bar Foundation.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Appellate Practice

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • College of William & Mary, J.D., graduated 1984
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 1981

Reviews

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Carol Howard

2 weeks ago

A consummate appellate advocate who delivers results

When our company faced a complex and high-stakes appeal following an adverse employment law ruling at the trial level, we turned to Elizabeth Carver. Her reputation for appellate excellence was well-known, but her performance exceeded our highest expectations. From our first consultation, her deep command of procedural nuance and her strategic approach to framing the issues were immediately apparent. Drawing on her four decades of experience, she meticulously deconstructed the lower court's decision, identifying weaknesses we had overlooked. Her briefs were masterful—precise, persuasive, and grounded in a formidable grasp of precedent. The oral argument she delivered before the Missouri Court of Appeals was a clinic in clarity and composure. The result was a complete reversal in our favor, a outcome directly attributable to her skill. Elizabeth’s recognition in appellate practice is clearly earned. She is not just a brilliant legal mind; she is a trusted counselor who guided us through a stressful process with unwavering professionalism and genuine care. For any business navigating the critical appellate stage, she is simply the best.

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