Civil Appeals include all other areas of Law. Civil appeals may be brought before a final verdict or decision which is distinct from criminal appeals where only the prosecution may file an appeal prior to the final outcome. When an appeal is brought before the case is concluded with a final judgment and order, it is called an interlocutory appeal. Motions for Summary Judgment are the most common, and are an example of a decision that may be worth an interlocutory appeal.
Civil appeals require strict adherence to court rules in creating the appellate record, writing the briefs, and submitting all documentation in support of the appeal. If a trial court’s decision is adverse to you and you would like to appeal, an appellate lawyer should be contacted immediately. Appellate work is complex and the rules are seldom navigated successfully by non-lawyers. It is important to note that appeals present significant challenges even for the most successful trial lawyers.
Contact Elniski Law for an experienced appellate review.