APPEALS

After a judge’s decision or a jury verdict in a trial, one party or sometimes both parties are unhappy. Any party who is “aggrieved” by a trial decision has the right to seek review by an “appellate court.” The purpose of the appeal is not to re-try the case, but to argue that the trial court judge made an error of law that affected the outcome of the case. Perhaps the judge admitted improper evidence, or gave confusing instructions to the jury.

In this state, the first level of appeal is in the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Your attorney will draft written legal arguments or “briefs” outlining the reasons the trial court decision should be reconsidered. You need experienced counsel to draft the most convincing arguments and to argue on your behalf in court. If your appeal is unsuccessful, you need counsel to decide whether to seek “further appellate review” by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Attorney Rosenthal has years of experience in Massachusetts and federal appellate courts. Other lawyers hire him to write briefs for their clients, or to take over the appeals entirely. Individuals hire him as well. He is also on a panel of attorneys who represent indigent parties in cases involving the care and protection of children. He has taught courses in legal research and writing at Lasell University for more than 14 years. Many of his students have gone on to successful careers as attorneys.

Don’t gamble with your appeal — call The Rosenthal Law Firm today for expert representation.