by TypeLaw | Feb 14, 2025 | Appellate, Appendix, Briefing, Podcast, Uncategorized
By Chris Dralla, Esq. The challenge of creating an appendix One of the biggest, and most annoying briefing challenges for any appellate attorney is assembling an appendix. Whether you handle it yourself as a solo practitioner or have a strong paralegal and admin team...
by TypeLaw | Jan 21, 2025 | Briefing, Federal court, Uncategorized
So when is your brief due? As a legal professional, timing is everything—especially when it comes to meeting critical court deadlines. But what happens when an upcoming filing deadline coincides with a holiday? Planning ahead effectively, and understanding the...
by TypeLaw | Sep 5, 2024 | Appendix, Briefing, exhibits, Federal court, Uncategorized
Preparing an appendix is complicated Navigating the appellate process can be daunting, especially for attorneys who don’t frequently handle appeals. One crucial component of a successful appeal is the appendix to the appellate brief. The appendix provides the...
by TypeLaw | Jul 24, 2024 | Briefing, citations, Uncategorized
Mastering legal citations demonstrates professionalism If you’re an appellate attorney, writing accurate legal briefs is crucial, and that includes using the right citation terms. Two terms you’ll often encounter are id. and ibid.—but what’s the difference between...
by TypeLaw | Jun 14, 2024 | Briefing, compliant formatting, Federal court, Uncategorized
Different circuits, different rules So you’re filing a brief in federal circuit court. You might think that you just need to follow the rules and provisions as established by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) and your brief will be compliant. If only it...
by TypeLaw | May 9, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Texas, Uncategorized
Formatting a brief for a Texas court Filing a compliant, well-formatted brief demonstrates your professionalism, establishes credibility with the court, and ensures that your brief won’t be rejected for technical errors—such as not adhering to specifications around...
