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Making an Appealing Record on Appeal

When presented with a case s/he has not tried, an appellate lawyer may discover that the record on appeal is in horrendous shape. Even if you are not an appellate lawyer, there is a lot you can do to help your client with a possible appeal. This article discusses a number of things a trial attorney can do to minimize the problems.

11 minute read November 25, 2008 at 08:12 AM
By
Paul L. Feinstein
Making an Appealing Record on Appeal

When presented with a case s/he has not tried, an appellate lawyer may discover that the record on appeal is in horrendous shape. Even if you are not an appellate lawyer, there is a lot you can do to help your client with a possible appeal.

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