14 Sep 2026
Clyde & Co strengthens US appellate practice with appointment of C. Briggs Johnson in New York
"Clyde & Co appoints C. Briggs Johnson as a Partner in New York to bolster its appellate and complex litigation practice, enhancing appellate and trial monitoring capabilities."
Briggs joins from New York-based law firm Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP, where he built a reputation as a skilled appellate advocate and litigation and trial strategist. His appointment strengthens Clyde & Co’s growing appellate and trial monitoring offerings on the East Coast and adds further depth to the firm’s national disputes practice.
Based in New York, Briggs focuses on high-stakes litigation involving complex legal issues, significant exposure, trials and the prospect of appeal. He advises clients on dispositive, trial and post-trial motions and on appellate strategy across the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey. Clients regularly engage him at the outset of litigation to provide appellate and excess exposure monitoring, helping identify risks early and preserve critical legal arguments throughout the life of a case.