Appeals, Appellate Law and Litigation Support Lawyers

Serving Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and Broward County

 

“It’s difficult to see the forest for the trees.”

This saying holds especially true when discussing Appeals and Appellate Law.

Often in a civil proceeding, a trial attorney has focused so much on the trial preparation of the original case that it’s difficult to step back and look at the case from a different perspective – that of the appellate judge.

This is exactly why, if your case is going to appeal, you must hire a dedicated appellate lawyer. A talented trial attorney typically has a commanding presence, the ability to “connect” with a jury, to “weave” facts into a strong account supporting the client’s case, and then present a convincing oral argument. While these skills work in a jury trial, they are not the same skills that achieve results at the appellate level.

Appellate courts do not retry cases or hear new evidence. Instead, they review what has occurred to see if the proper procedures were followed and the correct laws were applied. Because of the limited nature of this review, the appropriate issues raised on appeal are significantly different from those that are raised at trial. Appellate lawyers focus on procedure and black letter law, explain the facts and procedural history of the case, and then explain why the appellate court should or should not reverse the decision. There is no emotion involved, but rather the appellate lawyer focuses on providing salient points of law to support your position and make the appeal court understand why a verdict should be affirmed or reversed.

These points then make up the appellate brief and the oral arguments. To craft effective briefs and arguments, extensive legal research and analysis are necessary, as well as tremendous knowledge of case laws and precedents. These abilities are what The Law Offices of Robin Bresky provides – as well as the distinct ability to effectively present information to an appellate panel.

The Law Offices of Robin Bresky is a dedicated appellate and litigation support law firm in Boca Raton, Florida. We are experienced in representing both the appellant and the appellee in civil appeals, including matters involving family law, probate, commercial litigation, criminal defense and personal injury. Our appellate lawyers think about cases differently than trial attorneys. We are strong analysts and researchers and outstanding writers, able to provide powerful briefs for your appeal. If we are brought in prior to or during litigation, we can help you avoid procedural landmines and increase the likelihood that you will ultimately win the case.

If you are in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Broward County and need strong appellate support, either during litigation or post-verdict, please contact our firm by calling 561-994-6273 or via email. We also invite you to learn more about our appellate services by reviewing the pages of this website.

The Law Offices of Robin Bresky is a dedicated appellate law firm handling civil court appeals and providing effective trial and litigation support. The firm serves Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the trial courts and lower tribunals within the jurisdiction of the 4th District Court of Appeals.