Whether prosecuting or defending a lawsuit, businesses need to understand and plan for possible appellate proceedings. Without careful planning to preserve a point for appeal, even meritorious claims or defenses can be lost. Moreover, even if the litigation never reaches the appellate stage, careful planning can situate the trial court proceedings in a favorable position for settlement or ultimate trial. With years of experience representing companies, I can provide legal assistance regarding pre-trial motions, the trial proceedings, and post-trial motions to assist trial counsel situate the case in the most advantageous posture.
After judgment has been rendered, businesses need to be aware of and plan for the appellate process. That's true whether you've won or lost in the trial court. With years of experience representing companies in civil appeals, I can represent parties attacking or defending a civil judgment and/or provide issue-specific guidance to appellate counsel in a wide range of matters, especially those involving Commerce Clause or punitive damage issues.
Companies burdened by onerous state or local regulations or taxes should be aware of the constitutional limitations on the taxing and regulatory power of state and local governments. As a law professor specializing in constitutional and administrative law, I have written numerous law journal articles regarding constitutional challenges under the Commerce Clause to state and local regulations and taxation of commerce.
