To have your appeal of a civil or criminal verdict be successful, many things need to occur. You need to have a lawyer who:
- Knows how to analyze the record of proceedings from a trial court and determine if there are legitimate appellate issues.
- Ensure that the appellate record is properly assembled by the clerk of the trial court.
- Draft a skillful and thorough appellate brief.
- Argue vigorously before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court.
Make sure you hire a lawyer who can fluently discuss each of these steps. That’s the first step on the road to a successful appeal.
