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All legal practice requires a basic set of legal skills, but appellate proceedings demand a unique passion for zealous advocacy. With the record and verdict already in place, successful appeals often turn on innovative legal thinking and a "big picture" understanding of legal trends. The ability to resolve an appeal in a client's favor can often impact wide-ranging legal issues and have implications for entire industries. The lawyers of Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis, LLP understand that many times an appeal is about more than a particular case--it is about obtaining clarification of the law and positive precedent for pending and future litigation.
Before embarking on an appeal, clients often ask what chances they have of success. While there is no guaranteed answer to that question, the Firm can evaluate the merits of your claim and help you determine whether to move forward and how an appeal should then be pursued. Examining legal precedent is the first step. Is there new legislation that bears on the case? Do recent opinions indicate the court is moving away from precedent or open to a change? Could an appellate decision have unintended consequences that could make your interests vulnerable to future litigation? Finally, are there other procedural avenues that could be more advantageous?
Our attorneys have the experience and legal savvy to give you an honest assessment of the legal landscape and any procedural alternatives as you consider making an appeal. Most importantly, we have the foresight and imagination to see where the law is moving and where your appeal fits into the bigger picture.
All legal practice requires a basic set of legal skills, but appellate proceedings demand a unique passion for zealous advocacy. With the record and verdict already in place, successful appeals often turn on innovative legal thinking and a "big picture" understanding of legal trends. The ability to resolve an appeal in a client's favor can often resolve a contested legal issue and have implications for entire industries. The lawyers of Brinson-Askew understand that many times an appeal is about more than a particular case--it is about obtaining clarification of the law and positive precedent for pending and future litigation.
Before embarking on an appeal, clients often ask what chances they have of success. While there is not a definite answer, Brinson-Askew can evaluate the merits of your claim and help you determine whether to move forward and how an appeal should then be pursued. Examining legal precedent is the first step: Is there new legislation that bears on the case? Do recent opinions indicate the court is moving away from precedent or open to a change? Could an appellate decision have unintended consequences that could make your interests vulnerable to future litigation? Finally, are there other procedural avenues that could be more advantageous, such as an interlocutory appeal, petition for rehearing en banc, or a petition for an extraordinary writ?
Brinson-Askew attorneys have the experience and legal savvy to give you an honest assessment of the legal landscape and any procedural alternatives as you consider making an appeal. We understand that many times obtaining a victory on appeal is just as important as ensuring that past rulings are properly framed and preserved. Most importantly, we have the foresight and imagination to see where the law is moving and where your appeal fits into the bigger picture.
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