Appellate & Complex Litigation

Anna, Meredith, and Alyssa are battle-tested trial lawyers ready to help try your big cases and keep your big judgments. From investigation through appeal, Cross Kincaid Baskam can help you navigate challenging legal issues.

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Practice Areas

By anticipating potentially difficult legal issues early, and developing a strategy to overcome those hurdles, Cross Kincaid Baskam helps ensure the best possible outcome.

 
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Embedded Counsel / Strategic Motions Practice

Guiding you through critical tactical decisions before and during trial to maximize the value of your case and minimize appellate risk.

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Appellate Litigation

Representation in Georgia state and federal appellate courts. Experienced appellate advocacy is essential to preserve a good trial result, or reverse an error in the trial court.

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Medical Malpractice

Representing individuals and families of those impacted by medical malpractice and negligence, including assisting co-counsel in pre-suit pleading strategy to protect against motions to dismiss.

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CATASTROPHIC INJURY & Wrongful Death

Representing victims and families of victims that have been injured or killed as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions.

False Claims Act

Representation of whistleblowers in bringing claims of fraud against the government under the False Claims Act.

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PRODUCT LIABILITY/ DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS

Representation for individuals and families of individuals who have been injured or killed due to the negligence, recklessness, or conscious disregard of product manufacturers and sellers, including automotive and other products.

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"Law is nothing else but the best reason of wise men applied for ages to the transactions and business of mankind."

— Abraham Lincoln

 

A strategic approach to complex litigation.

Cross Kincaid Baskam combines the skills of an experienced appellate advocate with those of a seasoned trial lawyer in order to maximize the value of a case and achieve justice for every client. Hiring Cross Kincaid Baskam ensures that legal issues have been anticipated and that clients are well positioned for a favorable outcome – whether in a pre-suit negotiation, in the trial court, or on appeal. As a result, in addition to handling appeals in state and federal court, Anna, Meredith, and Alyssa are routinely consulted at the earliest stages of a case to assist trial lawyers with complex, high stakes litigation.

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Why do experienced litigators need Cross Kincaid Baskam?

Many talented lawyers know how to present a powerful case to a jury, but either struggle with the legal research and writing that allows them to maximize the value of their case or simply don’t have the time to devote to the task. Cross Kincaid Baskam can help. Cross Kincaid Baskam offers a unique combination of skill sets: exceptionally skilled appellate advocacy and effective jury trial litigation. Using this combination, Anna, Meredith, and Alyssa make powerful written and oral arguments that present the best possible legal and factual case to the trial court.

 
Interlocutory and Post-Trial Appeals

Interlocutory and Post-Trial Appeals

Complex Evidentiary Briefing and Argument

Complex Evidentiary Briefing and Argument

Complex Evidentiary Briefing and Argument

Dispositive Motions Practice

White Collar Criminal & Regulatory Defense

Trial Counsel and Embedded Counsel

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  • "Hiring her for your most important cases is the clearly correct choice."

    Anna has a masterful presence in the courtroom and is a magician with the written word. She is the person you want on your team to navigate thorny issues and come out on the other side not only unscathed, but better positioned for a favorable result. She is responsive and attentive to co-counsel and client alike, and—because of her genuine kindness and experience-sharpened expertise—she has earned the respect of everyone from calendar clerks to Supreme Court justices.

    — Maxwell K. Thelen, Ashby Thelen Lowrey

  • "When complex legal issues arise in my most important cases, Anna is my first and only call."

    Anna is among the most talented attorneys I've come across in my 50 years of practicing law. A brilliant tactician, Anna excels at anticipating problems and neutralizing them before the other side can react. She writes persuasively, with clarity and precision. She is also a skilled advocate, a genuine force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Anna is responsive and attentive, always there when I need her. I trust her judgment unquestionably.

    — Thomas G. Sampson Sr., Managing Partner at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins, LLP

  • “Meredith Kincaid is elite — one of the very best lawyers out there."

    Her legal analysis and creativity stand out, and she has fantastic personal presence and charisma. Her argument before the Georgia Supreme Court in Milliron v. Antonakakis (2024) lit up the courtroom.

    — Lucas Andrews, Stanton Law LLC

  • "Alyssa Baskam is an excellent trial lawyer."

    I recently associated her on a wrongful death trucking case. She is genuine, compassionate, and beyond experienced. Wonderful lawyer to work with.

    — Kristy Davies, Davies Hothem Injury Law 

  • "They take on important causes for deserving people, and achieve resolution and justice where others might not."

    What I love about Cross Kincaid Baskam, and Alyssa Baskam in particular, is the devotion and hard work demonstrated not only to clients, but to the community in general. They take on important causes for deserving people, and achieve resolution and justice where others might not. I rest easy knowing I have access to such talented appellate counsel.

    — Jordan Davies, Atlanta Attorney 

  • "Cross Kincaid Baskam is known for being the home of some of Atlanta's TOP legal minds."

    They are known as thought leaders for the Plaintiffs bar. I specifically turn to Alyssa Baskam to discuss legal issues and trends.

    — Mecca Anderson, Atlanta Attorney 

  • "The ladies at CKB are not only brilliant lawyers, but wonderful people as well."

    They are doing extraordinary work fighting for the rights of injured Georgians and their families. If you have a big case with complex legal issues, you need to have them on your team. 

    — Tyler Bridgers, Simon Bridgers Spires

  • "I had the privilege of working with Alyssa on numerous cases and can't recommend her highly enough."

    She is smart, dedicated and has a genuine care for her clients. She is a tremendous writer and has excellent oral advocacy skills. I look forward to the next time we team up together.

    — Chris Glover, Beasley Allen 

  • "I've had the pleasure to work along side Alyssa Baskam and she is a force to be reckoned with."

    Brilliant, compassionate, tenacious and a fierce advocate for her clients. Her research and writing skills are equally outstanding. I look forward to collaborating with her on future cases.

    — Bruce Hagen, Hagen Rosskopf

  • "Meredith is the go-to lawyer's lawyer for Plaintiff-side complex civil litigation, especially in federal court. "

    She is adept at persuasively making thorny issues simple, and getting her clients and co-counsel the best possible outcome . She commands the respect of both the bench and opposing counsel, and is a must-hire to get the most out of your biggest cases.

    — Maxwell K. Thelen, partner Ashby Thelen Lowry

  • "If Perry Mason were being remade today, Meredith would be the model for the show’s winning lead. "

    I’ve known Meredith Kincaid since she was a first-year associate at one of the world’s largest and most successful law firms, where I was a partner. I could tell then, and Meredith has demonstrated since, that she has the legal smarts, judgment, determination, and personal grace to ensure that the law and courts deliver the best possible results for her clients. If Perry Mason were being remade today, Meredith would be the model for the show’s winning lead. 

    — Peter Canfield, Canfield Law LLC