In the movies, the reading of the jury’s verdict is often the culmination of the case, followed by hugs and high fives, or perhaps tears and disappointment. In real life, while the trial may feel like the end of the road, it is merely the beginning of the appellate process.
Importantly, just because you didn’t convince the judge or jury that you’re right doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Our lawyers have extensive experience in both civil and criminal appeals. We have successfully overturned bad outcomes, as well as defended and upheld good ones.
Whether you’re trying to reverse or affirm the trial court’s ruling, we can guide you through the appellate process and strategically evaluate the issues in your case to ensure you have the best chance of success on appeal. This means being able to identify when an error has occurred, and knowing how to present the error(s) to the appellate court in the most effective and convincing way. While this can seem like an uphill battle, our lawyers are up for the challenge, and efficient, effective legal writing is one of our best advantages as a firm.
If you need experienced appellate lawyers to assist in reversing or upholding your trial court outcome, please contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
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Appeal Successes
Iranpour et al. vs. Wendoma Realty Associates, LLC et al., SD-105436, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2008); affirming the district court’s refusal to vacate a judgment in a real estate dispute.
Price vs. Howard et al., SD-105943, Supreme Court of Oklahoma (2010); affirming in part the district court’s grant of summary judgment in a wrongful death action.
Tarrant vs. First Capital Bank, DF-106361, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2010); reversing the district court’s refusal to grant a new trial in a lender liability action.
Morris vs. City of Oklahoma City et al., SD-107368, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2010); affirming the district court’s dismissal with prejudice for failure to diligently prosecute.
Liberty National Bank vs. Gary White et al., SD-108083, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2011); affirming the district court’s grant of summary judgment in a breach of contract action.
Carie Scott vs. Marc Heitz Chevrolet, Inc., IN-112160, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2015); reversing the district court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a consumer action.
Chaney v. Eskridge Chevrolet, IN-112810, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2015); reversing and remanding district court’s order denying evidentiary hearing regarding arbitration provision.
Auto Advantage Finance, Inc. v. Christian, IN-113350, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2015); reversing and remanding district court’s order denying motion to compel arbitration.
InvesTrust, N.A. v. Ellison et al., SD-113792, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2016); affirming in part and reversing in part district court’s order on summary judgment and directing the entry of judgment in favor of clients.
McCoy vs. BRSI, LLC et al., DF-11445, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2017); affirming the district court’s grant of a motion to compel arbitration in a consumer action.
Mooneyham vs. BRSI, LLC et al., No.15-6221, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (2017); reversing the district court’s order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a consumer action.
Schwartz v. Williamson, DF-115269, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2018); affirming district court’s denial of motion for new trial following jury trial.
Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co. et al. vs. NIBCO, Inc. et al., DF-115195, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2019); reversing the district court’s entry of attorney’s fees against a product manufacturer.
Hockenberry vs. Kalas, SD-117058, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2019); affirming the district court’s order voluntarily dismissing the case in a defamation action defended under the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act.
Hickman vs. Sky 26 Enterprises Inc., DF-117715, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2020); reversing the district court’s order granting a motion to compel arbitration in a consumer fraud action.
Kitch vs. Shane Brooks Construction, Inc. et al., DF-118402, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2021); affirming a jury verdict in favor of home buyers against the homebuilder.
Leemaster vs. Beta Theta Pi et al., SD-120142, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals (2022); reversing the district court’s denial of a motion to dismiss under the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act.