My practice focuses on civil and criminal appeals and writs, civil post-trial motions, and select civil litigation. I accept state court cases throughout California and federal cases on appeal throughout the Ninth Circuit.

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The focus of this blog is on issues at the intersection of trial and appellate practice:
(1) substantive legal developments;
(2) appellate procedure, standards of review, and appellate jurisdiction that can greatly influence how a trial attorney shapes litigation at the trial level;
(3) post-trial practice in the trial courts; and
(4) writing, oral advocacy, and other practical skills.

The contents are provided for purposes of information and commentary only and are neither intended as, nor to be relied upon, as legal advice.

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