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Law Practice,
Civil Litigation,
Appellate Practice

Nov. 17, 2021

Navigating civil posttrial motions and the path to appeal in state court

The trial does not go well, so it is time to consider posttrial motions and an appeal. Posttrial motions can be tricky, given different grounds for relief and procedural traps.

Paul R. Johnson

Partner
King & Spalding LLP

Phone: (213) 443-4355

Email: PJohnson@kslaw.com

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Jocelyn Sperling

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Law Offices of Jocelyn Sperling

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The trial does not go well, so it is time to consider posttrial motions and an appeal. Posttrial motions can be tricky, given different grounds for relief and procedural traps. There are jurisdictional deadlines. An appe...

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