Utah Appellate Attorneys
Whether you are seeking to maintain a favorable outcome or to overturn an adverse ruling, a successful appeal involves two essential components: preservation of the issue for appeal, and a clear and concise appellate brief. Richards Brandt Miller Nelson's appellate litigation attorneys can assist you with both.
Our appellate litigation practice is comprised of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys who combine years of litigation experience in all areas of practice with unique and extensive knowledge of specialized appellate litigation.
Because no one knows a case like the lawyer who tried it, our appellate attorneys work closely with trial lawyers from within and outside of the firm to ensure the best possible results for our clients. Appellate litigation, however, requires different skills than litigation before the trial court. Our appellate attorneys understand that effective appellate advocacy requires lawyers who are attuned to the specialized methods of making persuasive arguments on appeal within the unique legal framework applied by appellate courts.
Our approach combines the expertise of our experienced trial and appellate counsel in order to best serve our clients during each phase of the legal process and to ensure that the client's appeal is not compromised at the trial court level. In fact, our appellate lawyers often weigh in on the implications of an appeal from early on in the case. Our trial attorneys are aware of the importance of positioning a case for an appeal and understand this often begins before dispositive motions are filed with the trial court. Our appellate attorneys are sometimes asked to observe and consult at trial on cases the firm is handling and in trials handled by other firms in order to better serve the clients. If they are enlisted early on in the litigation, our appellate attorneys may be able to avoid the need for an appeal altogether. We can assist you at any stage in the process.
In addition to possessing a heightened sensitivity to the specialized nature of appellate advocacy and persuasion, our appellate litigation attorneys are thoroughly versed in the complexities of the appellate process and each appellate court's unique appellate rules and requirements. Indeed, many of our attorneys clerked for appellate judges and provide further insight into the appellate process and judiciary.
Richards Brandt Miller Nelson's attorneys have a broad range of experience and knowledge that contribute to our firm's success in state and federal appellate courts. Our appellate litigation practice offers the following services to our clients:
- Assisting in litigation before the state and federal district courts in order to preserve issues for appeal or to aid in avoiding an appeal
- Consulting on or handling pre- and post-trial motions, which allows the trail lawyers to focus on trial and also ensures optimal posturing for later appeal
- Evaluating cases for appeal
- Drafting briefs, motions, and writs before state and federal appellate courts
- Participating in appellate mediation
- Serving as Amicus Curiae and filing amicus briefs
The appellate attorneys at Richards Brandt Miller Nelson serve as valuable sources of information for our own clients, for sole practitioners who handle appeals only infrequently, and for other law firms seeking the fresh eye that appellate counsel provides. Our appellate lawyers offer a broad range of services from evaluating the merits of an appeal or reviewing another lawyer's appellate brief to handling an appeal from start to finish. Refer to our reported cases and news and articles pages for examples of successful and pending appeals handled by Richards Brandt Miller Nelson.
Contact an Appellate Attorney to Schedule a Consultation
Attorneys and individual clients are encouraged to call or e-mail Richards Brandt Miller Nelson in Salt Lake City to arrange for a consultation with one of our lawyers. Our appellate litigation practice handles cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts nationwide.
Zachary E. Peterson - Practice Group Head and Contact Attorney
