Appellate Practice
Aug. 17, 2026
Working, Part 3: Reviewing the reporter's transcripts
Winning appellate arguments often hide in the reporter's transcripts, where a judge's revealing remark, a damaging concession or a witness's memorable testimony can become the brief's most persuasive line
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
This series of columns describes how I go about writing briefs strategically, setting up the best chance of winning on appeal. It's about the journey more than the destination. Adopt, modify or ignore them as you see fit.
An earlier column described how I review the documents filed in the trial court--...
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