Shay Dvoretzky

Appellate Practice

5.0 (1 reviews)

Washington, District of Columbia

19+ years experience

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

202-371-7000

https://www.skadden.com/professionals/d/dvoretzky-shay

1440 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Shay Dvoretzky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.Shay, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Shay Dvoretzky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.Shay, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Shay Dvoretzky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Shay, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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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

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

Yale University, J.D., graduated 2006

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Reviews

Nicholas Lewis

3 months ago

Exceptional appellate counsel for a complex commercial dispute

Our company faced a daunting appeal after an adverse trial court ruling in a high-stakes contractual dispute. We engaged Shay Dvoretzky at Skadden, and the decision was transformative. Shay's deep expertise in appellate practice, honed over nearly two decades, was immediately evident. He possesses a rare ability to distill complex legal arguments into a compelling narrative for the court. His strategic guidance, from the meticulous brief-writing process to the precise oral argument preparation, was masterful. The recognition he receives from Best Lawyers is well-deserved. Shay secured a complete reversal for us, a result that seemed improbable at the outset. His professionalism, calm demeanor under pressure, and Yale Law-honed intellect make him a formidable advocate. I cannot recommend him more highly for the most challenging appellate matters.