Subbaraman PLLC

Our Services

We help our clients navigate the appellate process, every step of the way.

Motions

We handle motions seeking any form of relief that Minnesota and federal appellate courts can provide.

Petitions

We handle petitions asking Minnesota and federal appellate courts to review administrative agency decisions.

Appeals

We handle direct appeals of trial court orders and decisions to Minnesota and federal appellate courts.

Rehearing

We handle requests asking Minnesota and federal appellate courts to reconsider appellate decisions.

Certiorari

We handle applications for ultimate review by the Minnesota Supreme Court or U.S. Supreme Court.

Amicus

We handle friend-of-the-court (amicus curiae) briefs directed at Minnesota and federal appellate courts.

Our Story

Founded in June 2015 by Mahesha Subbaraman, the law firm of Subbaraman PLLC is dedicated to providing clients from all walks of life with effective appellate representation. In this regard, Subbaraman PLLC has litigated cutting-edge legal issues in the areas of constitutional law, civil forfeiture law, business law, and immigration law. Subbaraman PLLC also provides pro bono appellate services to nonprofit organizations and individuals who otherwise cannot afford appellate counsel.

Our Founder

Born and raised in Minnesota, Mahesha Subbaraman is a graduate of Amherst College and the University of Minnesota Law School. As an appellate attorney, he has represented clients in state and federal courts on a variety of ground-breaking legal matters. Before founding Subbaraman PLLC, Mahesha served as an associate at the Minneapolis, MN office of Robins Kaplan L.L.P. and as a staff attorney at the Arlington, VA headquarters of the non-profit Institute for Justice.

Mahesha Subbaraman

Founder & Owner

Our Work

Just a few examples of our appellate work.

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

Amicus | Ocheesee Creamery v. Putnam

Can the government monopolize the definition of "skim milk" on food labels? That is the issue tackled by this friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Americans for Forfeiture Reform

Amicus | Luis v. United States

Can the government seize "untainted" assets that a defendant needs to pay for a lawyer. That is the issue tackled by this friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Restore the Fourth

Amicus | United States v. Ganias

Can the government seize one's digital papers and keep them forever? That is the issue tackled by this friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Welcome to Subbaraman PLLC

We provide effective appellate representation to clients from all walks of life.