Our lawyers have successfully represented clients in appeals of lower-court decisions in a broad range of commercial and real estate law matters before New York and federal appellate courts.

One of our clients came to the firm after he lost his case involving a seller who reneged on a home purchase agreement. Our firm appealed the decision and obtained a reversal of the lower court's decision. As a result, our client was able to buy the house at the price in the original purchase agreement—which reflected the market value of the home six years ago.

At the beginning of any case, our lawyers will analyze court records to determine if there is a basis for appeal. We will provide our clients with a frank assessment of odds of winning their appeals and a fair estimate of the likely cost and time that may be involved. The appellate standard is harsh and higher courts give a great deal of deference to the trial judge.

Our lawyers are highly skilled at writing clear and persuasive briefs. Briefs carry great weight at the appellate level, since your attorney must make a written argument to the appeals court why a verdict should be reversed or affirmed. The written brief is all the appellate judge will use to decide whether the case will be heard.

Our appellate attorneys represent clients in federal and state courts in the New York City area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island, as well as Rochester, Buffalo, and White Plains.

Contact a New York appeals lawyer at Himmel & Bernstein for more information.

New York City Appeals Lawyer