Appellate Practice

10 common mistakes in appellate procedure

Procedural pitfalls that can jeopardize your client’s appeal

There are times when taking an appeal doesn’t make sense

Plaintiffs seldom move for summary judgment but the defense sees it as a knockout round

An “agreed statement” or “settled statement” may be your only options if there was no court reporter at trial

Appellate court sets some boundaries for closing argument

A loss at trial is not necessarily a lost war. Sometimes it just means a prolonged campaign

The motion for new trial can save tremendous time and expense, but some missteps can doom the appeal

That is the question, and the answer begins with a look at the type of judgment

How to prevent an egregious reversal when you are the respondent

Even an appellate judge wants a good story with emotional appeal

A look at four common scenarios that can make a difference in whether your appeal goes forward

A brief guide for determining when you should appeal a defense judgment (and when you shouldn’t)