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Appellate Practice

Apr. 24, 2026

How trial and appellate attorneys work together for the common good

The strongest trial outcomes are built with an appeal in mind; early coordination with appellate counsel is essential to preserve issues and secure results that withstand review.

Reid Ehrlich

Associate
Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP

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How trial and appellate attorneys work together for the common good
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The best trial outcomes in litigation are achieved by pursuing cases with an appeal already in mind. Trial lawyers should plan for the long game. This is particularly true in insurance bad-faith cases, which often move slowly and may involve complex coverage questions. In that type of case, when a settlement cannot be reached, expect an appeal.

The lawyers who plan for that reality early give their clients the best chance of a result that holds by prese...

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