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Law Practice,
Appellate Practice

Nov. 5, 2019

And that’s final!

The issuance of an appellate opinion prompts jubilation for the winners and despair for losers. And why shouldn’t it? The appellate court has decided the case for all to see, so it’s all over but the crying, right? Well, not really.

Benjamin G. Shatz

Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation

Email: bshatz@manatt.com

Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.

And that’s final!
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The issuance of an appellate opinion prompts jubilation for the winners and despair for losers. And why shouldn't it? The appellate court has decided the case for all to see, so it's all over but the crying, right? Well, not really. The appellate lawyers -- those wallflowers standing in the corner -- aren't fully engaged in the celebration. They know the wisdom of the great Yogi (as in Berra), that it ain't over 'til it's over. Or in lega...

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