We are pleased to announce the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have recognized Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson (ONDA) in the annual Best Law Firms listing. The firm’s Appellate practice…
Justices reverse lower court ruling that had granted partial custody to deceased mother’s fiancé AUSTIN, Texas – The Supreme Court of Texas has unanimously upheld the constitutional rights of…
The Texas Legislature prepares for the start of the 2019 legislative session, attorney Brad LaMorgese shares his thoughts on what the new year will hold for the practice of…
So there is a privacy element to think about before appealing a case. Does the person or company want their name published for all to see? Do they care about…
It can be said that there is somewhat of an art and science to an oral argument for an appeal. This matter is subject to much debate. What is the…
It is very important, when deciding to appeal, to find out what relief the appeals court can give. Will the appeals court change the decision, or just send me back…
The Texas Supreme Court process is a bit different from the Court of Appeals process. The Texas Supreme Court, unlike the Court of Appeals, is a court of petition. This…
The process for an appeal begins in the trial court. This is the time to request findings of fact and conclusions of law: Finding out the trial court’s reasoning for…
When a case gets to an appeal, the appellate court generally looks at the documents and filings in the lower court as well as the transcripts of the trial and…
These are very good questions and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Generally, a more complex case with more issues on appeal will take longer than a simple case with few…
