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Civil and Criminal Appeals

Michigan and Federal Civil and Criminal Appeals

Experienced Michigan and Federal Appellate Attorneys

The stakes are high in every civil and criminal case. Evidence takes months to prepare and present, and all attorneys work hard to obtain just results for their clients. The legal system, however, is fallible.

When an error in a state or federal trial needs to be addressed by a Kalamazoo Michigan or Grand Rapids Michigan appeal Attorney, Willis Law is prepared to provide powerful advocacy in either criminal or civil matters.

Attorney Liisa Speaker leads our appellate group and has represented clients before the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, as well as the Texas Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Fifth Circuit. Willis Law represents clients by providing Kalamazoo Appeals Lawyers, Grand Rapids Appeals attorneys, Lansing Appeals lawyers, Muskegon Appeals attorneys, Berrien County Appeals lawyers, Battle Creek Appeals attorneys, St. Joseph County Appeals lawyers, and lawyers for appeals throughout Michigan and surrounding areas.

If you need an experienced attorney for your civil or criminal appeal before a Michigan or Federal court, call us at 269-492-1040, 616-301-7177 or call toll free at 1-800-610-6938 for a consultation. Or, contact us online to schedule an appointment.

Appeals Overview

  • Appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court
  • Appeals to the Michigan Court of Appeals
  • Appeals to the United States Supreme Court
  • Appeals to U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • Appeals to U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Willis Law offers the following appellate services:

  • Researching;
  • Determining the issues to raise on appeal;
  • Writing briefs;
  • Providing overview of the appellate process and periodic updates;
  • Reviewing the trial court record;
  • Preparing appellate-related motions, if necessary; and
  • Arguing your case to the appellate court.

Willis Law primarily derives appeals cases from referrals from other attorneys. The firm also accepts cases without a referral from trial counsel on a limited basis. Regardless of whether you are an attorney or a litigant, Willis Law with Appeals offices in Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Grand Rapids and Lansing, is committed to providing high quality representation for all of your appellate needs.

Advantages provided by an appellate advocate:

  • Researches the law;
  • Re-analyzes the case from the appropriate standard of review;
  • Writes and edits the brief;
  • Meets all of the appellate court's technical requirements; and
  • Presents persuasive and helpful oral argument.

Willis Law has appellate experience in a wide range of legal subjects. The following areas are a small sample of the types of appeals that Ms. Speaker has handled:

  • Michigan and Federal Commercial litigation appeals (including tortious interference, breach of contract, conversion, and other business disputes);
  • Michigan Probate appeals (including challenges related to wills, trusts, and fiduciaries);
  • Michigan Personal Injury appeals and Federal Civil Rights Appeals (including no-fault, premises liability, governmental immunity, medical malpractice, employment, and negligence issues);
  • Michigan and Federal Employment appeals (including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, sales commission, and covenant not to compete issues);
  • Michigan and Federal Criminal appeals (including constitutional challenges, suppression of evidence, ineffective assistance of counsel, sentencing, and other substantive issues of criminal law);
  • Michigan and Federal Real Property appeals (including boundary disputes, easements, riparian rights, zoning, eminent domain and statute of frauds issue); and
  • Michigan Family Law appeals (including child custody, adoption, paternity, child support, spousal support, property division, grandparenting time, and UCCJEA issues).

CONTACT US

If you need an experienced attorney for your civil or criminal appeal before a Michigan or Federal court, call us at 269-492-1040, 616-301-7177 or call toll free at 1-800-610-6938 for a consultation. Or for experienced appellate advocacy lawyers, contact us online to schedule an appointment.

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