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When your initial class action lawsuit, product liability, criminal defense, or commercial litigation case does not come down in your favor, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you.
By working with an experienced state and federal appellate attorney at Colson Hicks Eidson, you may be able to get the decision reversed in your case and obtain the outcome you were hoping for. Find out more about how to get started with your appeal when you contact our office to discuss the details of your case.
An appellate attorney from Colson Hicks Eidson can offer an extensive appellate practice, fully integrated with the firm’s areas of practice. This includes class action lawsuit, commercial litigation, products liability, and white collar criminal defense.
Partner Maureen Lefebvre spearheads our appellate attorney team. Together, the team has more than 26 years of experience handling appeals in state and federal courts and has more than 500 state and federal reported decisions.
There are many different types of legal issues that can be appealed to. Whether you are dealing with federal, civil, or business law cases, our state and federal appellate attorneys are here to help. Some of the more common types of cases we are prepared to take on include:
Although your state or federal trial may initially produce an unfavorable outcome, with help from a state and federal appellate attorney at Colson Hicks Eidson, you could get the decision overturned or your sentence reduced depending on the details of your case. Your attorney will carefully examine the evidence to determine whether requesting a hearing or obtaining a new trial is more appropriate for your case.
If you are dealing with another unfavorable legal outcome and are unsure where to turn for help, contact our office to learn more about whether you have the right to pursue an appeal in your case.
If you are interested in pursuing an appeal at the state or federal level, you will need to get working on your appeal soon after your initial verdict. This is because the deadlines are often only days or weeks.
If you fail to file your appeal before the specific deadline based on the type of appeal you are filing, you will have lost your right to have your case heard by the appellate courts. Take steps to protect your future outcome by getting an experienced state and federal appellate attorney to take on your case.
Lawmakers pass new laws every legislative session and appellate courts hand down new appellate decisions at a rapid pace.
Because of the constantly changing legal landscape, an appellate attorney at our firm understands how new developments may impact a case and what strategies are needed to take to find a successful appellate case resolution.
Consequently, our appeals attorneys are well established and highly respected in appellate advocacy. They are well versed in numerous substantive areas of law. As part of the ongoing collaborative effort, our appellate attorneys assist trial counsel with numerous complex legal issues arising during the course of pretrial, trial and post-trial proceedings in anticipation of a possible appeal.
At Colson Hicks Eidson, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible representation in complex civil litigation. With our experienced attorneys, in-depth knowledge of the law, and commitment to our clients’ success, we are the go-to firm for complex civil litigation matters. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
