Proskauer’s Appellate Practice Group is pleased to present the updated treatise, Principles of Appellate Litigation: A Guide to Modern Practice, published by PLI Press. The second annual supplement covers all aspects of appellate practice, from filing the notice of appeal to writing the brief to participating in oral argument. In addition, the July 2023 supplement includes a new chapter on Appellate Practice in the New York State Courts, which provides an overview of the similarities and differences between New York State and federal appellate practice.
Written by Mark D. Harris and a team of Proskauer litigators, this useful guide offers thoughtful analysis and practical advice for appellate litigation as it is practiced today. The treatise includes excerpts from actual briefs, analyzing the strategic choices of the authors and the mechanics of their writing, as well as practice tips, checklists, answers to common procedural and technical questions, methods for handling an appeal from start to finish, and recommended techniques and strategies for improving written and oral advocacy.
Testimonials
“This invaluable treatise, the product of deep experience and keen insights, arrives at a pivotal moment for appellate practice…”
Cheryl Ann Krause, U.S. Circuit Court Judge
“This is a book that an experienced appellate lawyer can turn to for ideas on difficult matters of judgment, and that an appellate tyro can consult as a guide when handling their first appeal.”
Raffi Melkonian, The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
