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Practice Area

Appeals & Litigation

Appellate representation before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit, and the Federal Circuit - together with the trial practice that builds the record.

The firm reviews the trial-court record, identifies the issues available for appeal, and prepares legal briefs addressing the applicable standard of review. Appellate representation may involve matters beyond the firm's other practice areas.

When to seek appellate counsel

You may need appellate counsel after an adverse judgment, when another party challenges a favorable ruling, or while a pending trial-court matter raises issues that may later require appellate review. The first step is to identify the order, the procedural posture, and the record supporting the proposed issues.

An appeal generally concerns claimed errors in the proceedings below, rather than a new trial. The written record and the issues properly presented in that record shape the argument. Appellate counsel must connect the claimed error to the governing standard of review and the relief requested.

How prospective appeals are evaluated

  • The consultation is issue-focused. After conflicts clearance and acceptance of the appointment, the firm may request the judgment or selected filings for advance review. The consultation addresses preservation, the applicable standard of review, and realistic prospects based on the information available.
  • Engagements are quoted case by case. A responsible appellate quote requires review of the order, record size, deadlines, preservation, and the strength of the issues.
  • Defending a judgment. The firm also represents appellees, responding to the appellant's arguments and identifying grounds for affirmance supported by the record.

Trial litigation

The firm litigates in Georgia's state courts and in the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia - including business and partner disputes, homeowner-side association matters, trademark enforcement, and selected cross-border disputes. Litigation engagements ordinarily begin with a $5,000 or greater advance, with an evergreen trust balance and itemized monthly billing.

Litigation and settlement: the firm evaluates settlement options alongside the cost, risks, and likely course of litigation. The attorney advises the client on negotiation, mediation, and continued litigation so the client can decide how to proceed.

Preparing for an appellate consultation

Identify the court and case number, the order or judgment at issue, the date it was entered, and any appeal or post-judgment filing already made. Tell the firm whether you seek to challenge a ruling or defend it. After conflicts review, the firm will identify the orders, filings, and transcript information needed for the proposed review.

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