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Appellate Practice

"The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think."
Edwin Schlossberg

Jackson & Wallace LLP's Appellate Practice Group is highly regarded for handling significant appeals in both federal and state courts. Experienced with the time-intensive demands of writ filing as well as the creative and technical requirements of appellate briefing, the Firm is dedicated to successfully representing its clients in all aspects of appellate advocacy.

Appellate practice is an area which has its own distinctive rules, philosophies, and standards. Appellate attorneys have the opportunity to not only seek correction of judicial trial error, but to change the law by convincing reviewing courts to overturn past decisions or to expand or change the interpretation of statutes. A successful appeal requires thorough analysis and persuasive explanation of relevant legal policy, legislative history, and constitutional meaning.

Jackson & Wallace LLP recognizes the unique demands of appellate courts and the importance of exceptional appellate lawyers. The Firm's appellate practitioners are highly skilled in providing concise, forceful written briefs and delivering persuasive oral arguments. They work closely with trial counsel to construct comprehensive strategies on appeal, identifying key legal issues and analyzing the likelihood of success given the factual and legal universe of each individual case.

The Appellate Practice Group has handled cases in a wide range of subject areas, including products liability, statutes of limitations, causation, market share liability, determination of good faith settlement, civil procedure, insurance, expert witnesses, premises liability, malpractice, contract, landlord-tenant, and tort liability. We have represented clients ranging from public and private companies to partnerships and individuals, as well as working with governmental, non-profit, and industry organizations.

Jackson & Wallace LLP has prevailed in sixteen of the last eighteen appeals in which it has been involved. Todd M. Thacker, Head of the Appellate Practice Group, and senior counsel Christine A. Huntoon work personally with each appellant to ensure that their goals on appeal are efficiently and effectively pursued. Committed to success, Jackson & Wallace LLP is dedicated to giving its clients only the highest level of professional appellate service.