Appellate Practice

The attorneys at Alderton Hemphill & Peer have the skills necessary to take on a case at any time, whether following a case we have had since the inception, or receiving the case after an unfavorable judgment or ruling at the trial level. While most lawsuits are resolved at the trial level, some proceed to the Court of Appeal. When this happens, our firm is prepared to take on the case. Our success at the appellate level arises from our ability to understand and clarify even the most complex litigation. Once we have identified the underlying issues, we focus in on those issues that will be most persuasive at the appellate level. All of our attorneys have exceptional writing and analytical skills, both crucial to a successful appellate practice. Because appellate decisions influence the rights and liabilities of future litigants, we constantly keep in mind the precedent-setting effect of our appellate work. Through our appellate practice, Alderton Hemphill & Peer is influencing the development of the law. Some recent successes at the Court of Appeal include:

• Graciano v. Mercury General Corp. (2014) 231 Cal.App.4th 414
• Grebow v. Mercury Insurance Company (2015) Cal.App.4th 564
• Reid v. Mercury Insurance Company (2013) 220 Cal.App.4th 262