Seth Horvath

Appellate Practice

3.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

21+ years experience

Nixon Peabody LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

312-977-4443

https://www.nixonpeabody.com/people/horvath-seth-a

70 West Madison Street, Suite 5200, Chicago, IL 60602-4378

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Bio

Seth Horvath focuses his practice on trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. He represents a wide variety of clients in complex commercial disputes across multiple industries. My focus My practice includes three main areas:Commercial LitigationMy commercial litigation experience is wide-ranging. From single-witness administrative hearings to complex, multiparty trials to summary proceedings on issues of law, I represent clients in the real-estate, financial-services, manufacturing, legal, and medical industries, among others. Each commercial case is unique, and I enjoy the challenge of helping clients identify creative and effective legal solutions tailored to meet their business goals. Employment LitigationMy employment practice includes representing employers in restrictive-covenant disputes, trade-secret cases, and discrimination proceedings before federal and state agencies. Whether the matter involves prelitigation counseling or active litigation, I am familiar with all aspects of these disputes and the issues that need to be addressed to resolve them successfully for businesses. Appellate LitigationAppellate advocacy starts in the trial court. I counsel clients on preserving trial issues for appeal and pursuing interlocutory appeals that resolve key legal issues before final judgment. After judgment, I help clients identify their strongest appellate issues and create persuasive arguments to present those issues to reviewing courts. Looking ahead Discovery analytics continue to evolve at a rapid pace. More so than ever before, success in litigation will be dictated by leveraging data early in a case through conceptual analytics and technology-assisted review. Commercial Litigation

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Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 2004
University of Illinois - Chicago, B.A.

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Reviews

Robert Carter

3 months ago

Competent appellate work, but communication could improve

Seth Horvath handled my company's appeal in a complex commercial contract dispute. His deep knowledge of appellate procedure and his recognition in that area were evident. He drafted a strong brief and was well-prepared for oral arguments. However, the experience felt transactional. There were periods of several days where we received no updates, and responses to our emails were sometimes slower than expected. While the legal outcome was satisfactory, the client management aspect felt just adequate. For straightforward appellate matters, his 20+ years of experience at Nixon Peabody certainly delivers, but set clear expectations on communication from the start.