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Focus |
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This program is designed for all attorneys - from novice to specialist - who handle appeals, whether civil or criminal. You will learn expert tips and strategies for every important aspect of the appellate process. The program focuses on intelligent decision-making and effective advocacy at all stages in the court of appeal. You will be provided with insights developed and utilized by masters in the field.
Highlights
* DECIDING WHETHER TO HANDLE THE APPEAL
* MAKING A REALISTIC ESTIMATE OF TIME AND COSTS
* WORKING WITH THE RECORD
* CLEAR AND DYNAMIC BRIEF WRITING
* The art of introduction
* Telling a compelling factual story
* Framing the legal issues
* How and where to use the facts
* Breaking the argument into incisive bite-size pieces
* Composing effective headings
* WORKING WITHIN AND WITH THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW
* DECIDING WHAT AND WHAT NOT TO ARGUE
* HANDLING THE WEAKNESSES IN YOUR CASE
* SUCCESSFULLY PREPARING FOR ORAL ARGUMENT
* ENGAGING THE COURT AT ARGUMENT
* DRAFTING A COMPELLING REHEARING PETITION
* INTERESTING THE SUPREME COURT IN YOUR CASE
* TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE SUPREME COURT'S "GRANT AND HOLD" AND
"GRANT AND TRANSFER" JURISDICTION
* COPING WITH LOSING AND DEALING WITH YOUR MISTAKES
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Panelists |
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Justice Judith L. Haller, Moderator -- -- Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 1 |
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Joseph G. Baxter -- Civil and Criminal Appellate Specialist, Santa Rosa |
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Vicki De Goff -- De Goff and Sherman, Berkeley |
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Elliot Bien -- Bien & Summers LLP, Novato |
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Kent L. Richland -- Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP, Los Angeles |
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