Appeals

[Attorney Advertising] Why You Can’t Jump Straight to the Appellate Court  If you have just received an unfavorable verdict in an Illinois jury trial, your first instinct might be to immediately file an appeal. However, jumping straight to the appellate court could be a fatal mistake. In Illinois state courts, you must file a postjudgment […]

[Attorney Advertising] The Golden Rule of Appeals:  Waiting for the End If you disagree with a judge’s ruling during your lawsuit, your first instinct may be to file an immediate appeal. However, appellate courts generally do not allow piecemeal appeals every time a judge makes a decision. Under both Illinois and federal law, appellate jurisdiction

Attorney Advertising Don’t Lose Your Appeal Before It Begins:  To successfully appeal a civil trial decision in Illinois, your trial attorney must properly preserve errors on the record. If an issue is not raised correctly with the trial court, the appellate court will consider it “forfeited” and will refuse to review it. Two of the

Understanding the Courts That Will Hear Your Appeal: Facing an appeal can be daunting, but understanding the structure of the reviewing courts is your first step toward protecting your legal rights. If you are challenging a trial court’s decision in Illinois, your civil appeal will generally proceed to either the Illinois Appellate Court or the