GableGotwals’ attorneys have experience at all levels of state and federal appellate courts, including state supreme courts, the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Our skilled practitioners have a proven track record handling appeals of matters arising within our Firm in addition to serving as specially retained appellate counsel for matters originating at other firms. We work collaboratively with trial counsel to quickly understand the case and value their input in framing the issues in the appeal.
Our appellate practice group includes several former federal law clerks and former federal appellate clerks, who have first-hand knowledge of how appellate judges and their clerks view cases and what they like (and do not like) in appellate briefs. Our attorneys have expertise in preparing all types of appellate documents, including writs of mandamus, petitions for rehearing or certiorari, and amicus briefs.
Appellate law involves an in-depth knowledge of the unique procedural rules and deadlines applicable to an appeal, in addition to an ability to review a record and quickly identify, brief, and argue the issues with the greatest likelihood of success on appeal. Our team of dedicated, experienced attorneys is committed to and offers the highest quality appellate services.
The GableGotwals appellate team offers a variety of appellate services, including:
- Participating at trial to ensure the case is in the best possible position for appeal;
- Handling every aspect of an appeal, including briefing and oral argument;
- Consulting on an appeal primarily handled by trial counsel (or other counsel) with services ranging from suggesting general themes to providing detailed line edits in briefing;
- Assisting clients in evaluating potential appeals, including providing an opinion as to the chances of success on appeal;
- Arranging moot court sessions to assist attorneys in preparing for oral argument; and
- Drafting and recruiting support for amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs.
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