Co-sponsored by the Litigation Section of the Colorado Bar Association

 

Considering an appeal?  Need to hone your appellate practice skills?  Want to know the best way to be persuasive in front of appellate court judges, both orally and in writing?  If so, don't miss this exceptionally practical and useful program!

 

Judge John R. Webb, of the Colorado Court of Appeals, brings  you real-world guidance on the best ways to be successful during an appeal.  Judge Webb, whose career includes over 25 years of experience as a trial and appellate attorney, was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals in 2002.  Judge Webb provides succinct and practical advice on how to be successful and persuasive in your next appeal.  Want to know how to persuade an appellate court to find in your favor?  Learn how directly from the bench in our intensive, ½ day program!

 

Mark your calendar now for this superb program!

 

 

- Evaluating the merits and risks of an appeal

- Keys to clearer and more effective writing

- Secrets to a brief that helps the court decide the case

- Tips on the most persuasive oral argument

 

 

8:30

 

9:00

- Preservation of issues

- Bonds and stays

- Scope of review

- Judgment date

- Sanctions for a frivolous appeal

 

9:35

Includes an in-class effective writing exercise!

- Use "road maps" and "sign posts"

- Eliminate legalism

- Rely on directional language

- Avoid passive and tentative language

 

10:25

 

10:40

 

10:55

- Employ a thematic approach

- Select winning issues

- Frame issues persuasively

- Let the facts tell your story

- Use precedent effectively

 

11:45

- Distinguish between argument and briefing

- Get and keep the court's attention

- Manage time effectively

- Handle questions from the bench

- End with impact

 

12:30 PM

 

12:45 PM

  

 

Denver, CO

 

 

Denver - CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Ste. 300

Colorado Springs - 421 South Tejon Street, Ste 100

Grand Junction - 1250 E. Sherwood Drive