Civil Appeals MUST be Filed Within 60 Days.
Hire a Skilled Appellate Attorney in Riverside or Orange County
An effective trial lawyer must paint a picture for a jury and carefully lay out a number of facts. A trial lawyer is particularly skilled in presenting opening and closing arguments. Conversely, an appellate lawyer must present solid legal issues in a written appellate brief and must answer to a panel of appellate judges in oral argument. The required skill set is unique to the appellate practice. Contacting an experienced civil appeals lawyer promptly can have a direct impact on the success of your appeal.
While the attorneys at the Walker Law Firm provide competent representation through negotiation and litigation of civil and business disputes, our lawyers also possess the experience and aptitude to provide effective representation in civil appeals. We understand the different rules, procedures, and standards in appellate proceedings and have consistently demonstrated our strong appellate ability in complex cases in both state and federal appellate courts.
Our appeals experience and reputation is demonstrated through the trust of other law firms — experienced trial lawyers regularly call on us to handle their clients' appeals.
Experienced Appellate Practitioners
TWLF attorneys are experienced appellate practitioners. Success on appeal requires a different set of skills than trial work, and the two settings involve vastly different procedural rules and standards. Indeed, many unfortunate parties have lost appeals merely because their trial attorney did not have sufficient appellate experience to understand these procedural differences. Our attorneys, however, have consistently demonstrated their strong appellate ability - in fact, other attorneys hire TWLF to handle their clients' civil appeals.
TWLF is not just familiar with appellate procedure, but is also actively involved in shaping appellate practice state wide. One of our attorneys was appointed to serve on the State Bar Committee on Appellate Courts--the committee which influences proposed legislation affecting appellate court operation and appellate practice. We also have invaluable insight into the appellate process which we gained by externing for courts, including the 4th District Court of Appeals.
Contact a Civil Appeals Lawyer Prior to the 60-Day Deadline
Schedule a consultation with the Walker Law Firm to discuss a potential civil appeal. Please note: Your attorney must almost always file a notice of appeal within 60 days of the disposition of your case. To ensure sufficient time to evaluate and prepare your appeal, contact the civil appeals attorneys at the Walker Law Firm right away if you believe an appeal may be warranted. We will review the trial transcript and provide you with an honest assessment, enabling you to make an informed decision regarding moving forward with the appeal.
