As a distinct
practice area involving experience in appellate procedure, sophisticated legal
analysis, and the art of persuasive written and oral advocacy, appellate
litigation is an integral part of Jones Walker's practice. Our appellate team's
approach emphasizes in-depth legal research and the presentation of logically
developed arguments and briefs that are compelling, concise, and direct. We
brief and argue cases at all levels of state and federal court, and also
prepare amicus curiae
briefs on matters of concern to firm clients and prepare emergency writ
applications before and during trial.
Jones Walker's
Appellate Litigation practice draws attorneys from each of our substantive
practice areas, including antitrust, bankruptcy, construction, environmental
and toxic torts, ERISA, intellectual property, international law, maritime,
products liability, professional liability, securities, telecommunications, and
white collar crime. We have a depth of experience in a wide array of
substantive areas and are highly qualified to handle appeals of all sizes in a
cost-effective manner.
Because
appellate litigation is based on a defined record, our appellate litigators
work closely with trial counsel to shape legal issues and properly preserve
issues for appeal. We are often called to brief and argue pre-trial motions for
summary judgment, dismissal of the complaint, class certification, exclusion or
admission of evidence, judgment as a matter of law, and new trial. We are
frequently asked to handle appeals of matters that have been tried by other
attorneys.
Many of the firm's
appellate litigation attorneys are former judicial clerks of federal and state
courts. Through frequent court appearances and participation in activities of
the bench and organized bar, Jones Walker's appellate attorneys have earned the
respect of many of the appellate judges in both the Louisiana and federal systems.
