Appellate Advocacy
An appellate outcome is equally important to a trial or lower court outcome. Appeals often have precedent setting significance with impact far beyond a single matter. Success at the appellate level requires different skills than those applied at trial. It is important to understand the appellate bench and the perfection of the record.
Our appellate lawyers’ analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills are honed for success on appeal. Our lawyers have served as judicial law clerks to trial and appellate court judges, providing insight into the working of the priorities and decision-making of the bench.
In addition to working as a cogent team with our practice groups, our Appellate Practice Group often parachutes into matters handled by separate trial counsel. We are regularly sought in this regard to serve as appellate monitoring counsel during trial. Clients also engage us to write amicus curiae briefs, and to work with other trial counsel to ensure that litigated matters are properly postured for appeal.
If you need legal advice or assistance from international appellate lawyers, our team of professional lawyers at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, LLP can help you file an appeal. To schedule a consultation, you may contact us here.
FOUNDING PARTNER FRANK J. CIANO JOINS NAM AS HEARING OFFICER
NEW YORK, June 4, 2025 – Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is pleased to announce that Frank J. Ciano, one of the firm’s Founding Partners, has recently joined NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) as a Hearing Officer.
Client Alert: New York Commercial Division Formalizes Process for Amicus Curiae Briefs -What Business Litigants Need to Know
Attention to changes with court rules is essential, as they can alter litigation dynamics. The New York State Unified Court System’s new rule concerning amicus curiae briefs in the Commercial Division formalizes a uniform process for third-party input in high-stakes commercial disputes.
No Expanded Duty: Appellate Division Rejects Creating New Duty for Rental Companies
The New York Appellate Division, First Department recently issued a decision with significant implications for the motor-vehicle rental industry, rejecting a potential significant expansion of liability.
Fear No More - Court of Appeal Rejects Treble Damages Against Municipality
The New York Court of Appeals recently addressed whether treble damages can be assessed against a municipality. In Rosbaugh v Town of Lodi, the Court concluded that even though a statute—here RPAPL 861—provided for treble damages, a court cannot assess that category of damages against a municipality.
