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 For most litigants, the appellate arena likely will be the final opportunity to obtain, or retain, a victory. Therefore, quality counts more than ever, and serious thought should be given to who should handle the appeal. As the practice of Mauro Goldberg & Lilling is dedicated exclusively to appellate advocacy, we are occasionally asked why someone should hire appellate counsel instead of allowing trial counsel, already familiar with the case, to litigate the appeal. While that question has no absolute answer, there are certain irrefutable and obvious (and maybe not so obvious) benefits to be gained from entrusting an appeal to someone disciplined in the area. Discussed below are some of the many important reasons for retaining appellate counsel.
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