Appellate Issues | 2019 Summer

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New Attorneys

The Complete Appellate Advocate: Beyond Brief Writing

By Deena Jo Schneider

Appellate lawyers are often thought of as brief writers and oral advocates who only become involved in a case after it is won or lost at the trial court level. (They may be especially likely to be retained after a case has been lost.)

Federal Government

Editor’s Note

By Nancy M. Olson

With the end of summer upon us and the Summit just around the corner, I am pleased to present the Summer Edition of Appellate Issues, our annual theme issue. The theme of this edition is Niche Appellate Practice, an intentionally broad umbrella to allow the author-contributors to write about a unique and perhaps lesser-known aspect of being an appellate practitioner.

Courts & Judiciary

Niche Appellate Practice: Pro Bono Appellate Representation

By Arleigh P. Helfer III

Too often people whose civil rights are violated lack the wherewithal to vindicate those rights. Many important issues never find their way to court—let alone to an appellate court—because of the expenses involved in navigating our legal system with counsel.

Client Protection

Staying Judgment with Appeal Bonds

By Dan Huckabay

When a party receives an adverse money judgment and there are grounds for appeal, one of the first major considerations is how to stay enforcement of the judgment pending appeal. This is such a significant issue that for some, the ability, or perhaps inability, to stay enforcement will determine whether they can pursue the appeal.

Courts & Judiciary

New Frontiers for the Appellate Lawyer at Trial

By Anna M. Manasco

Innovative and groundbreaking litigators have become increasingly creative with the job description for an appellate lawyer embedded in a trial team. No longer “just” a record-protector, the appellate guru may be a persuasion consultant, brief-and-motion-writer, legal-issue-spotter, oral arguer, jury instruction ace, whiz researcher, multi-jurisdictional strategist, or any combination of these.

Courts & Judiciary

Appellate Advice from District Judges

By Ellie Roohani

You get the electronic case filing notice reminding you of your oral argument. It is the email you have been waiting for to see who is on your panel. Two names you recognize – circuit judges you know from past appearances. But, there is another name that you’ve never seen before – a district judge sitting by designation. Now, before you launch a full-blown investigation that would qualify you to become an FBI special agent, read the advice here.

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2019 Summer Edition

Appellate Mediation: Why is it so Hard to Settle During an Appeal?

In this Issue

The Complete Appellate Advocate: Beyond Brief Writing

Editor’s Note

Niche Appellate Practice: Pro Bono Appellate Representation

Staying Judgment with Appeal Bonds

New Frontiers for the Appellate Lawyer at Trial

Appellate Advice from District Judges

ABA Resources

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2019 Summer Edition

Appellate Mediation: Why is it so Hard to Settle During an Appeal?

In this Issue

The Complete Appellate Advocate: Beyond Brief Writing

Editor’s Note

Niche Appellate Practice: Pro Bono Appellate Representation

Staying Judgment with Appeal Bonds

New Frontiers for the Appellate Lawyer at Trial

Appellate Advice from District Judges

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect