Appellate Practice

Pitfalls and hazards when perfecting a civil appeal

Filing a notice of appeal is a seemingly simple task, but determining whether and when to appeal can be a daunting task

Understanding the consequences your litigation strategy has on an appeal; the doctrines of waiver, forfeiture, estoppel or invited error

Motions to dismiss an appeal, especially frivolous anti-SLAPP appeals

A closer look at the mediation of a defense appeal from a money judgment

Circumventing common procedural snags in handling an appeal

The nuts and bolts of the new appellate Court Rules for electronic filing

When one appellate court just isn’t enough

Why juror declarations are key in new trial motions – and on appeal

An appellate lawyer’s perspective on what trial lawyers need to know about preserving their records for appeal

Six tips from an appellate lawyer about how to minimize the risk of inconsistent verdicts

Writ relief is extraordinary and completely discretionary; most petitions are denied. Here are the basics for trial lawyers

This federal court received 11,000 new appeals in 2016 and terminated 12,000 pending cases – so let’s set your expectations