Appellate Practice
Nov. 3, 2026
Writ-bits: Where do writs fit?
Has the time finally come to redo writs?
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner in the Appellate Division of Duane Morris LLP's Trial Practice Group in the Los Angeles office, and leader of the firm's West Coast appellate practice.
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Healthy Californians love their Fitbit-type devices that monitor, track and prod physical activity. For California litigators, having an appellate specialist at hand is important to serve as a Writ-bit, monitoring and tracking a case to alert trial counsel when a writ (or appeal) might be appropriate. To assist in this task, this column traces the lifecycle of a hypothetical lawsuit to show where the writs fit and appeals apply.
Imaginary case: Polly Plaintiff is r...
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