Focused Appellate Representation. Most appeals can be handled by a single focused attorney. In complex cases, it can be even more important to have a brief that distills the arguments down to a single voice.
Strategy. Appeals can be won with a fresh insight into how the issues fit together or a different approach to a problem that frustrated you in the trial court. A different pair of eyes can help, as can the different perspective of an appellate lawyer.
Discretionary Review. When you need to get the Texas Supreme Court's attention (or to convince them not to take a petition), it is critical to understand how each issue in the case fits into the Court's larger docket.
Dispositive Motions. Bringing an appellate lawyer on-board early to help win the key motions at trial can save time, money, and frustration. With recent changes to Texas motion-to-dismiss practice, early answers to these questions will be more critical than ever.
Jury Charge and Trial Support. Bringing an appellate lawyer on-board early to help win the key motions at trial can save time, money, and frustration. With recent changes to Texas motion-to-dismiss practice, early answers to these questions will be more critical than ever.