Appellate Law

 

A lawsuit often does not end when the jury returns its verdict, especially in high-stakes litigation. An appeal ensues, giving the appellate court the final say-so on which party will ultimately prevail. An appeal can make or break a case, turning a decisive victory into bitter defeat or a serious loss into a richly deserved win. When error taints the trial’s outcome, relief must come from an appellate court that abides by a specialized set of procedural rules and legal principles.

Bair Hilty can draw on a wealth of proven experience that springs from an active trial and arbitration practice. Whatever the controversy on appeal, Bair Hilty excels at the fine art of persuasion. This persistent focus on advocacy targets all facets of an appeal, from identifying the correct law at stake, to writing winning briefs on the merits, to convincing appellate judges at oral argument.

The firm’s proficiency in handling any type of appeal or mandamus action sets Bair Hilty apart in the field of civil appellate law. Our enviable track record in numerous state and federal appellate courts likewise enhances this stature. Our firm can also join the client’s trial team post-verdict or even earlier to help frame the issues for review, shape strategy, preserve error, and otherwise ready the case for appeal. Let us exceed your expectations.