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The Pierce Perspective

Demystifying the Apellate Process

Jury Instructions are Fraught with Peril

September 11, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

Mistakes may lead to unfavorable outcome on appeal

You have spent months (or even years) preparing for a jury trial.  You have crystallized your theories of liability or defense.  Your witnesses are prepared.  You have developed multiple avenues for convincing the trial...

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Don’t Risk Losing Your Appeal in the Trial Court

July 25, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

Litigation in the trial court involves many moving parts.  A case often changes shape multiple times before trial.  Twist and turns abound on the road to judgment.

Able litigators and trial attorneys immerse themselves in the details of a case, mastering every bit...

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Failure to Amend Pleading Can Be Catastrophic On Appeal

June 29, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

Lawsuits often change shape and form during their lives.  The plaintiff develops a new theory of liability during discovery.  The defendant happens upon a new affirmative defense.

Eager to press the new theory or defense, counsel presents it in a dispositive motion...

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What Does a “Win” on Appeal Really Mean?

March 8, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

There are many different types of relief that people seek in court, from money damages, a restraining order or an injunction, to an order compelling someone to take a particular action, or a declaration of their rights.

These types of cases can be won or lost at many s...

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Appeal is Not a “Do-Over” of Trial Court Proceedings

February 21, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

Often, I am contacted by someone who has lost his or her case in the trial court.  “I can’t believe the jury believed the other side,” or “I can’t believe the trial judge ruled that way,” are sentiments regularly expressed by frustrated litigants. 

Frequently under...

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Is Your Case a Good Candidate for a Successful Appeal?

January 30, 2017

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by T. Peter Pierce

You’ve lost your case in the trial court. The jury was wrong, you conclude. Or, if there was no jury, the trial judge made mistakes. You feel that justice was not served.

You decide you want to file an appeal. So, you hire an appellate lawyer and tell her or him to purs...

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Peter Pierce demystifies the appeals process. Certified as a Specialist in Appellate Law, Peter excels in evaluating a case to predict its chances of success on appeal.

His focus is on the long game. Peter is often hired at the earliest stages of a case to help avoid any missteps that might hinder chances on appeal. A creative advocate, he analyzes a case from every angle to help litigators position the case most effectively.

Peter's reputation for credibility with the courts is excellent. He presents the full picture, does not oversell the case, and lays a strong foundation for the appellate court to view his client in the most favorable light possible.

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Jury Instructions are Fraught with Peril

September 11, 2017

Don’t Risk Losing Your Appeal in the Trial Court

July 25, 2017

Failure to Amend Pleading Can Be Catastrophic On Appeal

June 29, 2017

What Does a “Win” on Appeal Really Mean?

March 8, 2017

Appeal is Not a “Do-Over” of Trial Court Proceedings

February 21, 2017

Is Your Case a Good Candidate for a Successful Appeal?

January 30, 2017

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April 03, 2018

Peter Pierce is interviewed by Lawyer Monthly on preparing  his clients for the Court of Appeal and how he demystifies this often confusing process.

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What to Expect in Appellate Courts

As published in Lawyer Monthly

April 3, 2018  | by T. Peter Pierce

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