Appeals

Litigation at the trial level does not always go as planned.  Fortunately, the opportunity to achieve justice lives on.  Appellate practice is less about re-arguing your case and more about precision, strategy, and persuasion at a higher altitude.  Our appellate attorneys step in when your record is closed and the path forward requires careful navigation of complex legal terrain.

We represent clients in civil and criminal appeals throughout Washington, in the Federal Ninth Circuit, and in Idaho appellate courts.  The scope of our work includes a wide variety of matters involving disputes related to real estate, corporate contracts, employment matters, trusts and estates, family law, agriculture, banking, and entertainment.   Our work includes evaluating the strength of potential appeals, developing dispositive legal theories, and delivering clear, compelling briefing. Our appeals speak to the appellate courts’ main concerns: legal error, preservation, and consequences. When appropriate, we also handle interlocutory review, discretionary motions, amicus curiae briefs, and post-decision strategy.

Because your appellate success often begins before filing the notice of appeal, we regularly consult with trial counsel on issue preservation, record development, and motion strategy. That collaboration allows us to add value without disrupting existing relationships. Whether engaged early in litigation or after judgment, we approach each matter with a fresh, objective perspective and a disciplined focus on the issues that can actually move the needle on review.

Our goal is straightforward: to translate complex trial records into persuasive appellate advocacy, giving you the strongest possible position on appeal.