PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Appeals
Whether protecting or attacking a lower court’s decisions, appellate counsel can be essential to obtaining a favorable outcome for civil litigation clients. From the preservation of error and clients’ rights to the brief and oral argument, counsel with familiarity and experience in the appellate process is crucial.
In particular, the importance of strong appellate briefing cannot be understated because, more often than not, the appellate court will decide cases solely on the parties’ briefs. An effective brief requires a clear, concise, and well-organized presentation of arguments that draws the appellate court’s attention to the key issues of your particular case. No two cases are the same and, thus, each matter requires a unique analysis and significant attention to detail to write the most persuasive briefs.
In certain instances, appellate courts will also provide the opportunity for the presentation of oral argument. During oral argument, lawyers will able to respond to precise questions regarding the law, facts, and policy from the appellate court. It is also the last opportunity to provide clarity on those issues and persuade the justices in your favor.
Civil Trials
Civil litigation at the trial level can involve numerous different areas, such as the denial of insurance claims, business disputes, catastrophic injuries or wrongful death, and many others. Whatever the area or issue, an experienced civil litigator can act on your behalf to resolve the dispute in a way that is best for each individual client and the respective circumstances.
In some cases, it may be possible, and most prudent, to resolve the dispute before a lawsuit is filed. In others, a lawsuit may be unavoidable. Civil claims involve a legal process and procedure that must be navigated thoughtfully and carefully, and can include negotiations, a variety of legal filings, discovery, and trial.
A lawyer with experience in evaluating the facts and evidence of your case is crucial in advising you of the options and risks specific to your circumstances and in helping you reach the most favorable outcome.
Complex Issues
Civil Litigation often involves complex issues that require particularized attention, which can be realized during any phase of the lawsuit. These issues can span from detailed and lengthy legal briefing to the presentation of witnesses and argument at evidentiary hearings.
Certain circumstances call for emergency litigation, such as injunctive or declaratory relief, petitions for writs of mandamus, or original proceedings—any of which should be met with immediate attention and tenacious investigation. Other circumstances require a critical review of novel or unique legal arguments raised in motion practice as threshold procedural challenges, jurisdictional challenges, or efforts to compel arbitration. This could also include numerous issues specific to the litigation of class actions, mass torts, and multi-district litigation.
No matter the situation, a lawyer with experience delving into novel and unique areas of the law is imperative to succeeding in the face of complex issues.