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Civil Appeals Attorney in California

When many people think of a legal appeal, they often think of those that are heard in the criminal appellate courts. Just as criminal cases can be appealed though, so too can civil cases. During a legal appeal, you submit briefs to an appellate court to determine if the final decision made by the lower court can be reversed.

When filing an appeal, there is a high burden of proof on you to prove your case. This is because you are essentially asking a civil law judge to correct the mistakes of another, which the legal system is reluctant to do. Our California civil appeals lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy can help you meet the burden of proof to give you the best chance of a favorable outcome.

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It is a common misconception that an appeal gives you a chance at a new trial. Unlike during a trial, your case will not be heard by a jury but instead, a panel of judges. New evidence is also not presented during an appeal. Instead, the appellate courts will only review the documents from the original trial and determine if a legal mistake was made. A legal error can involve a procedural mistake, an error in the law, or an error in how the law was applied to a case. Not only must you show that a mistake was made, but that correcting the mistake could change the final decision or judgment.

Any civil case can be appealed as long as there was a mistake made in the lower court that impacted the outcome of a case. However, there are some types of appeals heard by the appellate courts that are more common than others. These include:

  • Wrongful death claims
  • Medical malpractice claims
  • Landlord/tenant claims
  • Unsafe premises claims
  • Defective product claims
  • Foreclosure cases

Regardless of the type of civil case you lost, contact our California civil appeals lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy to determine if you have valid grounds for an appeal.

While you may have the right to file a civil appeal, you only have a certain amount of time to do so. You only have 180 days from the date of the judgment or decision made in the lower courts to file a Notice of Appeal, which essentially notifies the lower court that you intend to appeal the decision. If you do not file within this time, you will likely forfeit your right to file an appeal, even if your case has merit.

If you have lost a civil case due to an error in the law, you may have the right to appeal. Do not go through the process alone. At Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, our California civil appeals lawyers will make sure your case is filed on time and prepare comprehensive briefs that prove a mistake was made. Call us today at 510-839-5200 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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    Our Offices

    Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
    7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
    Oakland, CA 94621
    Ph: (510) 839-5200
    Southern California Office
    9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Ph: (310) 601-7070
    For press inquiries,
    please contact:
    Lee Houskeeper
    newsservice@aol.com
    Ph: (415)654-9141
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