J. Ernest Baird, P.C. is a leader in appellate practice, regularly representing clients before the federal and state courts of appeals, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
We give each of our clients a thorough and objective cost-benefit analysis of their case to help them identify if challenging a court decision is practical and advantageous. The assessment is conducted during an initial consultation, which we provide free of charge.
Often, however, litigating an appeal is not a choice—that is, you have prevailed at trial, but the opposing party has appealed. J. Ernest Baird, P.C. appellate counsel are equally adept at defending appeals. Our appellate attorneys can economically review your case and assess the weak points of the appellant’s arguments.
Whether bringing or defending an appeal, our appellate lawyers provide a fresh perspective, entirely different from trial advocacy. Our experienced attorneys will identify and focus on those issues that will be determinative on appeal. We then prepare briefs and oral arguments that powerfully advocate for your position.
Unlike a jury trial, a limited amount of time is granted for an oral argument before the appellate tribunal. Therefore, an appellate attorney must devise arguments that will get a court’s attention. Our attorneys specialize in sophisticated legal analysis under limited time constraints to deliver insightful arguments vital to winning cases.
In addition to prosecuting and defending post-trial motions and appeals, our appellate lawyers work closely with trial counsel to pave the way in the trial courts, posturing cases for a potential appeal.
J. Ernest Baird, P.C. is one of the best law firms for appellate practice in Phoenix. Our Arizona appellate attorneys are graduates from top-tier law schools, many of whom have since achieved the coveted AV rating, the highest honor attorneys can receive from their peers through Martindale-Hubbell®.
