Appellate courts are responsible for reviewing a verdict or ruling made in a lower-level court that has been challenged by one of the parties to the action. Appellate courts will not hear new evidence, but rather review what transpired in the trial court and determine whether proper procedures were followed and whether the law was correctly applied.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sits in New York City and exercises jurisdiction over appeals from federal trial courts in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont.
Generally, the Connecticut Appellate Court will hear appeals taken from a Connecticut state court decision.
Our appellate law practice offers experienced attorneys to identify errors in lower court decisions, advise clients who are dissatisfied with a lower court decision, conduct legal research, draft a well-written appellate brief that identifies the relevant facts and law for consideration, and argue the matter before the appellate court.
Our appellate law attorneys are likewise well-versed in defending appeals that seek to challenge court rulings which are favorable to our clients. In both instances, our attorneys provide a comprehensive assessment of the law and facts of the case, counsel our clients, prepare the appropriate appellate filings, and argue the appeal.