A legal dispute decided by trial is not necessarily concluded when the judge or jury renders a verdict. If either the plaintiff or defendant is unsatisfied with the final outcome of the case, either party can appeal the decision to a higher court. The purpose of the appeals process is to ensure that the trial court made the correct decision. Procedures in the appellate court are different from those in the trial court. The parties do not testify at the appelate court level, instead they submit their legal arguments to the appellate court in written briefs. Occasionally, the appellate court may hear oral arguments if there are outstanding issues that are not satisfactorily addressed in the brief.

The appellate lawyers at the Law Offices of Edward P. Graham, Ltd. have experience in all phases of civil appellate litigation and have received judicial appointments for representation of aggrieved parties at trial. Responsibilities often include investigation and research, drafting motions, briefs and petitions for rehearing as well as presenting oral arguments before the appellate court. We attribute the success of our appellate practice to a combination of our knowledge of the law, attention to detail and passion for advocacy. Our clients are assured that they have dedicated, skilled and experienced representation at reasonable fees.