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

Thursday, April 6, 2017 | 6 – 8 pm

Program Chair:

Michael Kestan President, AppealTech

 

 

 

 

  • 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.

    Live Program & Webcast: $149 Member | $249 Nonmember


  • 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

  • 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

  • NY: 2.0 professional practice
    NJ: 2.4 general
    CA: 2.0 general
    PA: 2.0 general

  • 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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