Setting the Standard
Appellate Practice
Appellate Law, also known as the appeals process, is the system of rules and procedures used by higher courts (such as the North Carolina Supreme Court and the North Carolina Court of Appeals) to review judgments previously entered by lower trial courts. These appeals occur when one of the parties involved in the case claims an error was made in the trial court's decision or process. What makes appellate law unique is that appellate courts don't have a jury and do not evaluate guilt, innocence or liability – but they do evaluate whether the trial court made any mistakes in interpreting the law or in legal procedure.
Successful appellate attorneys must have extensive experience with the appellate court system, because in many cases seemingly minor technical infractions can make or break an appeal. An appellate attorney must anticipate the court's reaction to each case, and how likely it is that each client's situation will be deemed worthy of appeal.
The North Carolina law firm of Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown, PLLChas handled appellate cases on behalf of numerous clients before the North Carolina appellate courts and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Our attorneys understand how to effectively prepare appellate cases because we have consistently done so – and our clients benefit from our experience in this complex area of law. In most of our practice areas, we have represented both clients bringing suit and those facing claims, which enables us to look at an appellate case from a well-rounded perspective and develop a more effective approach for each client.
Appellate cases are often won or lost based upon an attorney's ability to craft persuasive and solid legal arguments to present to the higher courts; these arguments must include extensive research and comprehensive knowledge of the legal principles involved. At our firm, our attorneys build detailed arguments based upon hours of research and years of experience – and our clients come to the table armed with an effective strategy designed with their best interests in mind.
If you need legal representation for an appellate case in the state of North Carolina, the attorneys at Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown, PLLC are ready to help. Please contact us in our Greensboro offices at 336.282.8848 to schedule an appointment.
