About
final decisions pllc

Final Decisions PLLC is a federal appellate boutique and consultancy that focuses on appellate jurisdiction. We understand the intricacies of appellate jurisdiction and the critical role it plays in federal litigation. We are dedicated to helping lawyers and litigants navigate these difficult issues with insight and advice that is not available anywhere else.

The Final Decisions Difference

Appellate jurisdiction issues can arise in any appeal. And when those issues arise, they are can range from complex to inscrutable. Getting up to speed on the law of appellate jurisdiction thus often requires substantial effort.

We at Final Decisions PLLC have made a career out of studying appellate jurisdiction. We start with a deep understanding of this area of the law. We then combine our knowledge and experience with exhaustive legal research; written and oral advocacy that is clear, concise, and convincing; and an appreciation of our clients’ needs and goals. The result is insight, advice, and advocacy that is not available anywhere else.

Our Story

Bryan Lammon founded Final Decisions PLLC in 2025. The firm traces its roots to (and gets it name from) Bryan’s blog, which he started in 2019 to write about appellate jurisdiction and procedure. As more and more blog readers reached out seeking his assistance, Bryan determined that a firm focusing on appellate jurisdiction could provide a valuable service to many lawyers.

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  • Illinois
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Fourth, Sixth & Tenth Circuits
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Bryan is not admitted to practice law in Virginia.

  • JD, summa cum laude, Washington University School of Law (2008)
  • BA, University of Notre Dame (2005)
  • Visiting Scholar, William & Mary Law School (spring 2025)
  • Visiting Professor, William & Mary Law School (fall 2024)
  • Visiting Professor, Northern Illinois University (2023–24)
  • Professor, University of Toledo College of Law (2013–24)
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Washington University School of Law (2011–13)
  • Associate in the Issues & Appeals practice, Jones Day
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward C. Prado, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Bryan Lammon

Bryan Lammon is a distinguished appellate attorney renowned for his knowledge of appellate jurisdiction. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Bryan has established himself as a leading authority on appeals.

Bryan graduated first in his class from Washington University School of Law. After graduating, he clerked for Judge Edward C. Prado on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, after which he joined the appellate practice at a global law firm. Bryan then joined academia, where he taught civil procedure and other litigation-focused classes for over a decade. During that time, he published over a dozen articles and essays on federal appellate jurisdiction. He also started a blog called Final Decisions—from which this firm takes its name—in which he wrote about decisions and developments involving federal appeals. In 2025, Bryan left full-time teaching to found Final Decisions PLLC.

Bryan's work has been widely cited by courts, litigators, and commentators, including several citations in the appellate-jurisdiction and -procedure volumes of *Federal Practice & Procedure*. He has received numerous awards for his research and teaching. And he continues to publish and occasionally teach, most recently at William & Mary Law School.