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Appellate
Appellate
Scope of Practice | Charge Preparation | Post-Trial Motions and Direct Appeals | Amicus Briefs and Writs of Mandamus | General Appellate Matters | Clients | Representative Experience
Scope of Practice
Vinson & Elkins' Appellate practice was formed in 1990. Appellate lawyers handle appeals in cases tried by the firm, as well as appeals in cases tried by other law firms and complex pre-trial and trial matters. Our Appellate practice includes preparing and responding to post-verdict motions; reviewing the trial record; analyzing and researching legal issues; preparing appellate briefs; presenting oral arguments; and preparing post-argument motions. Where V&E lawyers are trial counsel, our Appellate practice also includes preparing pre-trial and trial motions and briefing, attending trial to assist with preservation of error, and preparing and objecting to the trial court's charge.
V&E's Appellate lawyers are experienced in all aspects of state and federal appellate practice, including preparing amicus briefs and filing specialized appellate proceedings, such as petitions for writs of mandamus. In addition, lawyers in this practice area are available to consult with other firm lawyers on subjects that require special appellate experience and knowledge.
Successful appeals have been argued before various federal appellate courts, the Texas Supreme Court, and a large number of intermediate appellate courts throughout the State of Texas.
Vinson & Elkins' appellate lawyers have handled appeals of numerous kinds of cases, including cases involving general commercial disputes, contract disputes, business torts, mass torts, personal injury, oil and gas, wrongful death, labor law, workers' compensation, condemnation, and tax matters.
Charge Preparation
When Vinson & Elkins lawyers are trial counsel, our appellate lawyers are often involved in preparing and objecting to the trial court's charge to the jury.
Post-Trial Motions and Direct Appeals
After a verdict has been returned, lawyers within V&E's appellate practice area prepare post-verdict motions, review the trial record, analyze and research legal issues, prepare appellate briefs, present oral argument, and prepare post-argument motions.
Amicus Briefs and Writs of Mandamus
Vinson & Elkins appellate lawyers are also involved in the preparation of amicus briefs and the filing of specialized appellate proceedings such as applications for writs of mandamus.
General Appellate Matters
V&E's appellate lawyers are also available to consult with other firm lawyers concerning subjects that require special appellate knowledge.
Clients
V&E lawyers have handled appellate matters for private individuals, manufacturing companies, lenders, insurance companies, oil companies, gas pipeline companies, corporate shareholders, brewing companies, hospitals, bank corporations, governmental authorities, private and public schools, and religious organizations.
Representative Experience
The Vinson & Elkins Appellate practice has handled all kinds of appeals in numerous state and federal appellate courts. Our appeals have involved various types of litigation matters, including matters relating to general commercial disputes, contract disputes, business torts, mass torts, personal injury, oil and gas, wrongful death, labor law, workers' compensation, condemnation, and tax disputes. We have represented both appellants and appellees, as well as both plaintiffs and defendants.
In addition to obtaining relief for our clients on appeal, we also have obtained relief in the trial court through post-verdict motions and through mediations.
View the list of representative cases recently handled by V&E's Appellate practice.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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