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Appellate Practice

Aug. 28, 2025

Before you appeal: The critical pre-appeal checklist

These five essential steps guide attorneys and clients through the early stages of a California appeal, from evaluating whether a trial court order is appealable to filing a motion for new trial when necessary.

Kent Toland

Associate
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP

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Before you appeal: The critical pre-appeal checklist
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The jury renders a verdict, or the trial court grants summary judgment against your client. You and your client are considering an appeal. What should you do?

Knowing the rules of the early stages of appellate procedure is critical. So is evaluating the strength of your potential appeal. Here are five essential steps.

#1:  Evaluate whether the order is appealable

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