Each appeal is different. The Fox appellate team can mobilize quickly, identifying the right team members to help clients assess their appellate options before it is too late. Our appellate lawyers offer a range of services during the lifetime of an appeal. 

Post-Trial Services

Post-trial motions are best thought of as a “pre-appeal.” The Fox Appellate team knows how to unpack the trial record and craft the best arguments to salvage a trial gone awry or protect a favorable verdict. Staking out the smartest approach in post-trial motions is essential to positioning your case for a successful appeal.

Briefs

The heart of appellate advocacy is the written brief. The Fox Appellate team understands that compelling and persuasive writing is vital to command the attention of the judges and justices assigned to hear the case. Mastery of the factual record, coupled with a deep understanding of the relevant case law and an effective and engaging prose style are the essential ingredients in a successful appeal.

Mock Panels

You're well aware of how you, your opponent and the lower-court judge saw your case. But what will an appellate panel focus on? Are there idiosyncrasies of particular appellate courts or judges that might take your case in an unforeseen direction? We help you see your blind spots. Our team will put together a penetrating mock panel for your argument, using our former judges and justices, our subject-matter experts and our former law clerks.

Oral Advocacy

Appellate advocacy is an art, but also a skill that can be honed through experience. The Fox Appellate team has argued many hundreds of appeals, appearing in every federal circuit court and dozens of state appellate courts throughout the country. In many jurisdictions, we know the individual judges and how they approach oral arguments. A Fox Appellate lawyer can come to your case with fresh eyes – just like the appellate court – and deliver your best arguments passionately and with a mastery of the briefs and record.

Issue Advocacy

In the most closely watched cases, Fox attorneys are frequently asked to represent amici curiae, or friends of the court, including nonprofits and trade organizations, When technological advances raise new and cutting-edge questions or when the courts appear poised to set important precedents, we ensure their voices are heard by judges assigned to precedent-setting appeals.