Appellate Lawyer
If you have lost a lawsuit or a particular issue in a lawsuit, Beth Terry can help you explore your options through an appeal. Our appellate attorney has extensive knowledge of appellate litigation, which varies in three distinct ways from "regular" litigation.
The law office of Beth M. Terry, P.A., delivers aggressive legal services our clients need. If you believe an original court decision should be reassessed, we can help.
The Appeals Process
Through the appeals process, the United States government acknowledges that court decisions are not always made correctly. In the court system, evidence may be overlooked and other factors may skew a judge's ruling. Appeals attorney Beth Terry regularly handles appeals and has extensive knowledge of the ways an appeal differs from a trial. For example:
- At a trial, one judge presides. At the appellate level, the appeal is heard by panels of three or more judges. The judges arrive at a decision by a majority vote.
- At a trial, the judge looks at evidence to determine the truth. In an appeal, the judges determine if legal mistakes were made at trial.
- The procedures in the appellate process are highly complex and leave an inexperienced person open for many errors. One of the most important factors is that the appellate attorney must show that the legal mistake was preserved for review.
Beth M. Terry has litigated many appeals in several Florida district courts covering a variety of legal issues. She draws on her experience in the court system, where she assisted in drafting opinions in appeals of administrative and county court decisions, to provide effective representation throughout the appellate process.
Attorney Beth M. Terry brings assertive, zealous representation to your appeal. To schedule your confidential consultation at our Jacksonville, Florida, law firm, call us locally at 904-638-8961 or toll free at 866-726-4608. You may also contact us online.
