by TypeLaw | Jun 2, 2025 | Appellate, Trial, Uncategorized
Trial work is full of split-second decisions. You’re juggling strategy, evidence, witnesses, and the judge’s every word—sometimes all at once. But in the background, one constant remains: everything you do is building a record. And if that record isn’t clear,...
by TypeLaw | Feb 14, 2025 | Appellate, Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Podcast, Uncategorized
By Chris Dralla, Esq. The challenge of creating an appendix One of the biggest, and most annoying briefing challenges for any appellate attorney is assembling an appendix. Whether you handle it yourself as a solo practitioner or have a strong paralegal and admin team...
by TypeLaw | Jan 21, 2025 | Briefing, Federal court, Uncategorized
So when is your brief due? As a legal professional, timing is everything—especially when it comes to meeting critical court deadlines. But what happens when an upcoming filing deadline coincides with a holiday? Planning ahead effectively, and understanding the...
by TypeLaw | Oct 30, 2024 | California, Uncategorized
Increasing efficiency and access to justice, reducing costs With the rapid expansion of technology access, it’s no surprise that the California Courts of Appeal joined many of its neighboring states, and the lower California courts, in requiring electronic filing in...
by TypeLaw | Sep 5, 2024 | Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Federal court, Uncategorized
Preparing an appendix is complicated Navigating the appellate process can be daunting, especially for attorneys who don’t frequently handle appeals. One crucial component of a successful appeal is the appendix to the appellate brief. The appendix provides the...
by TypeLaw | Jul 24, 2024 | Briefing, citations, Uncategorized
Mastering legal citations demonstrates professionalism If you’re an appellate attorney, writing accurate legal briefs is crucial, and that includes using the right citation terms. Two terms you’ll often encounter are id. and ibid.—but what’s the difference between...
