The Appeal: “We’ve Only Just Begun . . .” The civil lawsuit (a lawsuit between people or corporate entities for money) is filed. Months later, during which the lawyers have made countless tactical and legal decisions, the long and complicated… Read More
The lawyer for co-defendant 1 called the lawyer for co-defendant 2 to discuss the Court of Appeals decision that agreed with the appeal filed by co-defendant 2 and determined that a new trial should occur because the superior court erroneously… Read More
“When in doubt, appeal early and often.” This is another saying used by civil trial lawyers who often worry about waiving their client’s appellate rights by not timely filing a notice of appeal. This saying also explains why a multitude… Read More
"Be quick but don’t hurry.” This famous amalgamation of seemingly inconsistent concepts by legendary college basketball coach John Wooden applies to actions that lawyers must make after the trial court makes a dispositive ruling. Lawyers must be “quick” to strictly… Read More