Texas Supreme Court oral argument. Dozens of appellate matters across every Texas Court of Appeals. Flat-fee briefing that makes appellate co-counsel accessible — even on contingency files.
Appellate courts do not retry facts. They review the record for legal error — on a cold record, with no witness to watch. Every word of an appellate brief must earn its place. The writing discipline required is categorically different from trial work.
Every issue has one. De novo, abuse of discretion, legal sufficiency, factual sufficiency — each requires a different argument structure and a different win condition. Getting this wrong loses cases before the argument begins.
An argument not raised at trial with a specific, timely objection is waived. Period. Issue mapping against the trial record is the first task on every engagement — and engaging appellate co-counsel before trial is the most underutilized tool in litigation.
Every factual assertion must cite the record. Uncited facts are ignored. Bad cites get briefs rejected and destroy credibility with the panel. Citation verification is included in every brief engagement.
Texas requires showing that error "probably caused rendition of an improper judgment." Even provable error without demonstrable harm loses. Harm analysis shapes how issues are framed from the opening paragraph.
Weak issues dilute strong ones. The best appellate briefs present two or three issues, not twelve. Winnowing is a skill trial lawyers often resist — and one that separates serviceable briefs from winning ones.
The SOF is where appellate cases are won before the argument section begins. A well-constructed SOF frames every issue before the court reads a single argument. This is where the brief lives or dies.
A practice concentrated at the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas — with matters across every Texas Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts and applicable law.
Alex reviews the notice of appeal, key rulings, and the record. You receive a written issue memo: preserved issues, standards of review, strongest arguments, what to cut. Fee credited toward brief fee if you proceed.
Brief fee quoted within 48 hours of completing the assessment. Scope confirmed in writing before drafting begins. No surprises.
Complete, citation-verified draft brief delivered by agreed deadline. No skeleton outlines. No "fill in your facts here" placeholders. A finished brief.
One round of substantive revisions included in the flat fee. Additional rounds available at a fixed per-round rate quoted upfront.
Your firm files as lead counsel. Alex's name appears on the brief if you prefer co-counsel designation, or the work product is delivered ghostwritten — your choice.
Send the notice of appeal and a one-paragraph description of the case. Alex will return a flat-fee quote within 48 hours of receiving the record.
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