Appellate Practice
Aug. 16, 2016
Preparation is over, it's time for oral argument
MOSKOVITZ ON APPEALS: Carefully answering the judge's questions during oral argument is your one brief chance to learn why you might lose the case — and how to save it.
Myron Moskovitz
Legal Director
Moskovitz Appellate Team
90 Crocker Ave
Piedmont , CA 94611-3823
Phone: (510) 384-0354
Email: myronmoskovitz@gmail.com
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hal
MOSKOVITZ ON APPEALS
Recent columns have discussed how to prepare for oral argument. Now for the real thing.
Your Opening Lines
1. Greet the judges and tell them who you are and whom you represent. "Good morning, your honors. Moe Howard for the appellant, Larry Fine." The old bromide "May it please the court" is too formal for me, but many lawyers feel more comfortable with it.
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