Appellate
Appellate law is significantly different from the trial process that precedes it.
When a trial-level result is appealed, the tone must often go from emotional to more dispassionate, focused on the legal issues most likely to lead to reversal on appeal in light of the process and procedures surrounding the trial. This distinct approach underscores the need for a different kind of attorney to support your matter on appeal.
As skilled researchers and writers, we provide straightforward, issues-driven counsel for high-stakes cases. Our Appellate practice is highly analytical and laser-focused on details. We advise clients on the pursuit and defense of appeals, partnering with trial attorneys and sharing insights about the appellate process and judicial panel.
We collaborate with trial counsel, both at our firm and externally, while trial proceedings are ongoing to prepare dispositive motions, jury instructions, and pre- and post-verdict motions and findings. In short, appellate attorneys remove the burden of appeals issues so trial attorneys can focus on substantive matters unique to the trial phase of a case. It is a relationship that can overturn or defend a victory for the client’s benefit.
Our process recognizes that a successful appeal is not a trial redo with cut-and-pasted filings from the trial proceedings. The work is intentional, examining the trial in the context of the appellate process. With decades of experience teaching law and working at federal circuit courts, we are attuned to the issues that concern appellate judges. Developing solid briefs, maintaining a pulse on the progression of appeals and building persuasive oral arguments are how we achieve results. It’s an endurance approach, not a sprint, that works for the best interests of our clients.
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A trial court can’t be the judge of the appellate courts
November 29th, 2022
. . . that’s basically what the Supreme Court of Georgia said on November 29 in Esposito v. State. After his federal habeas proceedings…
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Still Standing
October 25th, 2022
State or federal court, what’s the difference? Personnel changes on the Supreme Court of Ga. over the past 15 years have coincided with…
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Be Aware of New Georgia Court of Appeals Rules
October 19th, 2022
The Georgia Court of Appeals has updated its rules on forms of briefs. Practitioners who rely on “shell” forms to start their briefs need…
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Taylor English Honored With Litigation Department of the Year Award
April 19th, 2019
Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition as “Litigation Department of the Year” by the Fulton County Daily…
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Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.