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After an adverse verdict or ruling, the thoughts of clients and their counsel naturally turn to the court of appeals and the potential for relief in that forum. Hollywood movies and television will occasionally even show lawyers taking a verbal "notice of appeal" just after the jury verdict is announced. However, in the real world, careful thought should be given to filing a formal notice of appeal. This is true for two reasons. First, trial courts often let issues which likely should be... [More Info]

Everyone involved in the handling or defense of construction defect claims is aware that arbitration is a common method of "resolution" of such claims. However, their is an all too common sequel to the hard-fought arbitration hearing when it becomes time to confirm or enforce the award at the courthouse. Unhappy parties to the arbitration, in an attempt to fish for evidence of one of the few reasons an award can be disturbed, may attempt to serve discovery in the trial court to the arbitrator,... [More Info]