There are several appellate courts in the US, which begs the question: are appeals on the rise in America? The easy answer would be to say yes, considering just how many appeal courts really are out there. In total, there are thirteen Courts of Appeal, colloquially known as Circuit Courts. This is somewhat misleading as people immediately then ask: So, if my case goes to appeal it has to go through every one of those? No, eleven of those courts are for specific regions.
How it basically works is that you can take your case to court. These are district courts that are responsible for your initial trial. After that, you or your opposition may the file for an appeal. This is what the circuit courts are for. The circuit courts are the next level up. For most people, if they are denied their appeal in the circuit court for their district, then they can go all the way to the supreme court.
Wait a second, though. There are also state courts, as well. These are the state’s Supreme Court, which is different from the federal Supreme Court. Sound confusing? It can be and that is why, if you are ever taking on an appeal for yourself, you need to find people who are experts in their field.
Are there experts in the field of appeals? Believe it or not, there are, and you want them on your side. That is why the Breedlove Law Firm has dedicated itself to specializing in this field, among others. Their firm has specifically argued appeals in front of the Louisiana Supreme Court and the First, Second, and Third circuit courts of Louisiana, as well. They have even argued appeals of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals!
The American population lives in a society now where litigation has become part of everyday life. This is a societal norm that has evolved from the days where all lawyers required a deposit to argue a case. The result was that many people could not afford to sue someone, due to the fact that they simply did not have enough money to pursue a case.
It was the compassionate sensibility that arose in the U.S. that changed all that. Lawyers began to work not for a retainer, but for a percentage of the settlement, which allowed the average citizen to be able to actually pursue litigation against another party. This has resulted in a positive for the average citizen, but as a result, there is also a lot more litigation and many more appeals compared to decades ago.
Today, knowing both sides of this legal battle is important. That is why the Breedlove Law Firm has argued from both sides of an appeal. It is this familiarity with how strategies work on both sides that has given them the experience to argue cases on appeal.
This new wave of appeals in America also means that litigants need a good team not to just argue a case, but to actually prevent it from going to appeal. Again, Breedlove Law Firm has specialized in this field so as to make legal documents’ wording appeal-proof.
About Breedlove Law Firm
The Breedlove Law Firm is based in Bossier City, Louisiana. Pamela N. Breedlove has been practicing law for over twenty-five years.
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