Brownstone Law has helped scores of appellants by leveraging time-tested tactics. Partners Jeremy and Maria offer a rare inside look into their approach on crafting compelling briefs and oral arguments.
Identify Reversible Errors
Our team pores over rulings searching for missteps in procedure, evidence handling or jury instructions. Even minor flaws raise questions demanding reexamination through appeal.
Frame Issues Broadly
We test legal interpretations at their seams rather than narrowly arguing minutia. This often elevates errors into reusable issues review must address through de novo scrutiny appellate attorney courts uniquely facilitate.
Showcase Harms
Strong appeals emphasize human stakes, profiling clients to reveal prejudice like facing a biased tribunal or disproportionate suffering from hasty justice. This motivates courts deciding fates.
Cite On-Point Authority
We locate precedents expressing principles tribunals likely respect and distinguish adverse rulings through analogy, revealing subtle logic gaps requiring reconciliation renewing chances.
Undermine Factual Bases
Cross-appeals mine trial transcripts revealing how evidence left inferences open rather than indisputably proving crimes. Doubt necessitates a fairer proceeding for all.
Request Oral Argument
Our seasoned litigators maximize the powerful opportunity to personally persuade, fielding judges’ concerns through their proven podium charisma giving live voice to briefs’ written reasoning.
Employ Amicus Support
Reputable allies co-signing briefs lend experience and political capital impacting courts that must consider consensus views from esteemed advocacy groups.
Consider Settlement
Some cases strategically position us for bargaining if flaws exist warranting retrial though complete relief seems dubious, retaining leverage for negotiated justice.
Research Continually
We monitor updated case law, analyzing how shifts refine issues retroactively impacting past cases as codes evolve, sometimes reopening paths for review.
Exhaust All Options
Brownstone law attorneys tenaciously litigate through all forums, pursuing not perfection but a conscientious examination protecting rights to fair defense, a commitment distinguished from firms forsaking cases midway.
