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2021 Practice Tips in Appellate Law: Preservation of Error, Supersedeas and Stays, Preserving Complaints, and More
Contains material from Jun 2021
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Session 2: Mooting Your Case for Oral Argument - Practicing your oral argument in front of others unfamiliar with the case is invaluable in preparing for questions from the court and in streamlining your key points. It can be a formal moot or an informal roundtable discussion, live or over Zoom, and the judges can be colleagues, retained appellate experts, or even relatives. The panel members provide tips for an effective moot, whatever the format.
Session 3: Supersedeas and Stays in State and Federal Court - Review the basics on how to obtain stays and supersede judgments in state and federal court, as well as look at the latest case law in this ever-changing area of the law.
Session 4: Preserving Appellate Complaints in Federal Courts - Explore the basics of federal preservation, focus on a few of the more troublesome issues and unsettled issues in preserving appellate complaints in federal court, and discuss practical approaches to preventing claims of waiver on appeal.
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Kirsten Castañeda, Hon. Latosha Lewis Payne, Hon. Daryl L. Moore
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Session 1
—45 mins
Pandemic Preservation: Practice Tips for Preserving Error Before, During, and After COVID-19 (Jun 2021)
Preserving error was difficult enough before COVID-19. Now, virtual hearings and trials require extra steps. This presentation addresses considerations for presenting witnesses, handling exhibits, using demonstratives, and making a record that helps the trial judge, the appellate courts, and you while practicing in a virtual setting.
Originally presented: Jun 2021 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Kirsten Castañeda,
Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP - Dallas, TX
Hon. Latosha Lewis Payne,
55th Civil District Court - Houston, TX
Hon. Daryl L. Moore,
Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi Mensing, PC - Houston, TX
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Pamela Stanton Baron, Hon. Scott A. Brister, Natalie Thompson
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Session 2
—47 mins
Mooting Your Case for Oral Argument (Jun 2021)
Practicing your oral argument in front of others unfamiliar with the case is invaluable in preparing for questions from the court and in streamlining your key points. It can be a formal moot or an informal roundtable discussion, live or over Zoom, and the judges can be colleagues, retained appellate experts, or even relatives. The panel members provide tips for an effective moot, whatever the format.
Originally presented: Jun 2021 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Pamela Stanton Baron,
Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
Hon. Scott A. Brister,
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Austin, TX
Natalie Thompson,
Office of the Texas Attorney General - Austin, TX
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Hon. Dustin M. Howell
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Session 3
—29 mins
Supersedeas and Stays in State and Federal Court (Jun 2021)
Review the basics on how to obtain stays and supersede judgments in state and federal court, as well as look at the latest case law in this ever-changing area of the law.
Originally presented: Jun 2021 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Dustin M. Howell,
200th District Court - Austin, TX
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Reagan W. Simpson
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Session 4
—30 mins
Preserving Appellate Complaints in Federal Courts (Jun 2021)
Explore the basics of federal preservation, focus on a few of the more troublesome issues and unsettled issues in preserving appellate complaints in federal court, and discuss practical approaches to preventing claims of waiver on appeal.
Originally presented: Jun 2021 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Reagan W. Simpson,
Yetter Coleman LLP - Houston, TX