Appellate Proceedings
Litigation
Strategic Handling of Appeals and Post-Judgment Review
WH Burkley represents clients in appellate matters and post-judgment proceedings, providing strategic, focused advocacy to challenge or defend trial court outcomes. We help clients evaluate appellate options, preserve critical issues, and pursue effective paths to review.
Appeals require a different approach than trial litigation, with an emphasis on legal analysis, issue framing, and persuasive written advocacy. We work closely with clients to assess the strengths of a matter and develop a disciplined strategy aligned with their objectives.
Appeals and Appellate Advocacy
• Handling appeals in state and federal appellate courts
• Preparing appellate briefs, motions, and oral arguments
• Preserving and advancing legal issues for review
• Advising on appellate strategy and likelihood of success
Post-Judgment Motions and Relief
• Pursuing or defending post-trial motions
• Seeking relief from judgments where appropriate
• Addressing enforcement and stay of judgment issues
• Coordinating strategy with ongoing litigation or settlement efforts
Complex and High-Stakes Appeals
• Appeals involving significant legal or financial exposure
• Matters raising novel or complex legal questions
• Multi-party or multi-issue appeals
• Coordination with trial counsel in ongoing or parallel proceedings
Strategic Advisory
• Evaluating whether to pursue or defend an appeal
• Advising on cost, timing, and risk considerations
• Developing strategies for resolution short of appeal where appropriate
• Coordinating with business and legal stakeholders
Our Approach
- Align appellate strategy with each client’s broader business objectives
- Focus on issue selection, legal analysis, and persuasive advocacy
- Move matters forward efficiently while maintaining strategic focus
- Coordinate with trial counsel and stakeholders as needed
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and precise execution
Why WH Burkley
- Strategic, thoughtful approach to appellate and post-judgment advocacy
- Strong written and oral advocacy focused on issue framing and legal analysis
- Ability to assess appellate opportunities realistically and advise on next steps
- Experience handling appeals arising from a broad range of commercial, regulatory, employment, and fiduciary disputes
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on practical outcomes and efficient execution
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.