Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys who engage early — before or after a verdict — to identify the strongest arguments and maximize your chances of victory.

What We Do

CMBG³ appellate attorneys have experience in state and federal courts across the United States. We work hand in hand with litigation and trial attorneys to preserve and highlight the strongest arguments during all phases of litigation. We also assist trial attorneys in complex matters so they can focus on presenting evidence.

How We Help

Trials & Hearings
Our appellate attorneys get involved as early as possible — often well before an appeal is necessary. Our trial services include:
- Motion practice before, during, and after trial
- Advising trial counsel on preservation of arguments
- Jury consulting
- Comprehensive daily reporting for clients and other stakeholders
- Interlocutory appeals
- Assisting trial counsel with witness preparation and examinations
- Coordinating trial logistics including technology and witness coordination
Motions

Motion practice requires precision and good judgment. Wherever possible, we prefer to draft and argue motions, or to advise motion counsel well ahead of filing, to ensure the best arguments are preserved for appeal. Regardless, we have the experience and skill to present the best possible appellate arguments to overturn losses and preserve wins.

Why Clients Choose Us

Strong appellate practice requires thoroughness, and thoroughness requires efficiency. Therefore, we begin with a cost-effective, proficient review of all available arguments. We identify the best arguments and the best means of presenting them, and we move forward quickly.

The key to a successful appeal is a stubborn refusal to put forward anything short of the best product possible. The research must be comprehensive, the arguments must be well-supported, and the writing must be sharp. A strong brief jumps off the page, and a strong oral argument compels the attention of everyone in the courtroom. We strive to meet these goals in every single appeal.

CMBG³’s clients expect strong results for a good value because that’s exactly what we deliver.

Representative Work

CMBG³ attorneys have successfully argued to compel necessary evidence, preclude prejudicial evidence, reduce or eliminate jury awards, uphold favorable verdicts, and dismiss clients outright. Highlights include:
- $57,750,000 post-trial award reduction in the Supreme Court of New York
- $6,850,000 reduction of an award in the Appellate Division, First Department in New York
- Motion for summary judgment granted in asbestos-related matter seeking $20 million in damages
- Multiple voluntary dismissals in response to strong summary judgment motions
- Successful appeals before the highest state courts in New York, Massachusetts, and Hawaii, as well as appellate courts in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California, and many other states
- Defense verdict in complex California trial followed by successful appeal to keep it in place