Whether you need an experienced appellate attorney to handle your appeal from start to finish, a second-set of eyes on your pending appeal, or more discrete services, such as, legal research for substantive motions or mooting before oral argument, I can assist.
Appellate Litigation
I offer comprehensive appellate litigation services, including filing the appeal and preliminary appeal papers, reviewing the trial record, assessing potential appealable issues, conducting substantive legal research, drafting briefs, and presenting oral arguments.
Appeal Review
Unsure about whether you can or should file an appeal? I can review the trial records and judgments in your case to assess and advise on the viability and strength of a potential appeal balanced with the financial and time costs of an appeal.
Appellate Consulting
The best time to hire an appellate practitioner is yesterday, and comprehensive trial strategy should have an eye toward pursuing or defending against a potential appeal. I am available to provide appellate consulting at any stage of litigation.
Trial and post-judgment:
During trial, I can collaborate with trial counsel and advise on issue preservation. Once the court renders judgment, I can advise on post-judgment motions practice and appellate deadlines.
On appeal:
For attorneys managing their own appeals, I can provide feedback on briefs and issue identification.
Appellate Motions and Petitions
I provide drafting services for discrete appellate motions and petitions, including motions for reconsideration, motions to transfer, and petitions for certification.
Mooting
Mooting is the process of conducting a simulated appellate oral argument in preparation for the actual oral argument.
I offer mooting services prior to oral argument. To preparate for your moot, I will review the briefs, appendices, and key cases cited in the briefs, just as our appellate courts do. I will participate in your moot and can provide a list of possible questions for your review at the end.
Amicus Support
I can prepare and file an application to appear as amicus curiae, and if granted, the amicus curiae brief.
Local Counsel
I offer comprehensive local counsel services for out-of-state attorneys admitted pro hac vice in Connecticut appellate matters. With in-depth knowledge of the Connecticut appellate system, I provide strategic insights, technical assistance to comply with the Connecticut Rules of Appellate Procedure—including the recently mandated e-briefing rules—and seamless collaboration to tailor your appellate efforts to local requirements.
To discuss the services offered, please contact me to schedule a consultation.
