Think an appeal is simply asking for a new trial? Not quite.
Here are a few things many people don’t realize about appeals:
- An appeal is not a new trial. A higher court reviews the trial court’s decision for legal errors using the existing record.
- Not every unfavorable outcome can be appealed. There generally must be a legal error or an important question of law.
- Appeals can arise from many types of cases, including family law, contract disputes, insurance matters, personal injury, legal malpractice, and product liability.
- The timeframe to file an appeal is often short. Seek legal guidance promptly.
Our team at La Fleur Law has extensive experience in Appellate Law. La Fleur Law has served as counsel in more than 60 civil litigation and family law appeals. Our experienced litigators handle appeals across a wide range of matters, working to preserve favorable trial court results and challenge outcomes when legal errors occur.
La Fleur Law guides clients through every stage of the appellate process:
- Appellate Strategy
- Brief Writing
- Civil Litigation Appeals
- Family Law Appeals
- Insurance Defense Appeals
- Legal Malpractice
- Legal Research
- Oral Arguments
- Trial Court Record Review