Whether defending our winning trial court arguments or providing fresh scholarly perspectives as appellate counsel, our attorneys have represented our clients in appellate victories nationwide. Offit Kurman’s experienced, erudite appellate attorneys produce significant reported successes before federal and state appellate courts across the country at the highest levels. For cases where the outcome is likely to be appealed, we frequently advise as part of an early trial strategy to ensure the best possible positioning should the matter appeal.
Compelling Appellate Briefs
We understand how to navigate the appellate process, which is a completely different approach than trial proceedings. In a forum that considers only the legal questions of the trial and not the underlying facts, creating a forceful appellate brief requires skills that extend beyond the original case strategy. We work collaboratively with clients and effectively with original trial counsel, when applicable, to craft clear, concise, and compelling appellate briefs and arguments.
Focused Oral Advocacy
Once a court of appeals grants the appealing party the opportunity to be heard, it takes a finely honed skill set to present oral arguments effectively. Quite different than trial court litigation, appellate venues require both brevity and insightful arguments that focus exclusively on the primary legal issues at hand. Our experienced appellate lawyers deliver persuasive advocacy to support our clients’ legal positions.
Standing up for clients whose appellate matters may be based on contentions of a lower court’s abuse of discretion or the application of de novo or substantial evidence standards, our appellate lawyers creatively and successfully defend and overturn lower court rulings and are known for, occasionally, making new law in the process.
Varied Experience
Offit Kurman’s roster includes attorneys who have served as judicial law clerks to appellate judges, worked in a central appellate research department in a state administrative office of the courts, and worked in the Appeals Bureau of a state district attorney’s office. Our attorneys are admitted in appellate courts throughout the country including the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit courts of appeals, and state supreme and appellate courts.
