How to Successfully Perfect an Appeal in New York: The Perspective from Both the Court and a Practitioner

Program Chair:

Michael Kestan President, AppealTech

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• This program aims to present a review of the appellate process from both the perspective of the Court and the practitioner.

  The panel’s esteemed speakers each hold a different role and expertise within the appellate process. Our speakers will review the important factors to include and the pitfalls to avoid when preparing your next appeal.

  From the practitioner’s perspective, Vincent Chirico, Principal Appellate Attorney at Chirico Law and Michael Kestan, President at AppealTech will provide you with a thorough breakdown on how to prepare a successful appeal.

  From the Court’s perspective, Daniel Ramos, Court Clerk Specialist, Raffael DeClet,  Principal Appellate Attorney, and Associate Justice Angela M. Mazzarelli at the Appellate Division – First Department will discuss how the Court evaluates your appeal.

  Once you have completed this program, you will be armed with a wealth of knowledge that will surely change the way you that you prepare for your next appeal.

  DVDs & CDs: $149 Member | $249Nonmember
  On-Demand: $119 Member| $219 Nonmember
  Materials Only (No CLE Credit): $99 Member | $129 Nonmember

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  Vincent Chirico
  Chirico Law PLLC

  Raffael DeClet
  Principal Appellate Court Attorney
  Appellate Division, First Department

  Honorable Angela M. Mazzarelli
  Associate Justice
  New York State Supreme Court
  Appellate Division, First Department

  Daniel Ramos
  Court Clerk Specialist
  Appellate Division, First Department

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• 6:00 – 6:15 pm	Practical Steps to be Taken in Filing an Appeal, Including Preparation of the Appendix or Record on Appeal
  6:15 – 6:25 pm	The Mechanics of Filing an Appeal from the Perspective of the Court
  6:25– 6:40 pm	Strategic Preparation of the Appellate Brief and Oral Argument From the Practitioner’s Perspective
  6:40– 6:50 pm	Pointers on the Contents of an Effective Appellate Brief
  6:50– 7:05 pm	Advice on Brief Writing and Effective Oral Argument from the Perspective of the Bench.
  7:05 – 7:50 pm	Panel Discussion, Addressing the Following Topics: Do I Have an Appealable Paper? The Notice of Appeal Obtaining a Stay of Enforcement Contents of an Appendix or Record on Appeal Strategic Preparation of the Brief Perfecting an Appeal Preparation and Approach to Oral Argument Concluding Remarks from the Panel
  7:50 – 8:00 pm	Q & A

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• This program provides 2.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Pennsylvania credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

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• Sponsored by: Appeal Tech

  Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:

  Maricela Alfonso| Membership and CLE Relations Associate| (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org

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