A Respected Appeals Attorney for High-Profile Appeals

APPELLATE ADVOCACY KNOWS NO BOUNDS – APPEALS IN ALL STATES

In significant appeals in which the stakes are high, clients may seek representation by a highly experience appellate attorney beyond their state because they recognize that the essential skills and abilities to win or lose an appeal transcend jurisdiction. What the client needs most is an appellate attorney who understands how to persuade appellate judges through effective written arguments and compelling oral advocacy.

Attorney Bruce R. Bryan understands how to persuade appellate judges regardless of jurisdiction

Over his 20 years experience as an appellate attorney, Mr. Bryan has represented clients in multiple jurisdictions and courts. He is a master of the written word, experienced in the appellate process, and a skilled oral advocate. He knows how to persuade any appellate court in any jurisdiction by focusing the court on the strengths of your arguments and the weaknesses of your opponent's case. Attorney Bryan is committed to excellence and has a broad knowledge of the law – federal, state, civil and criminal. He is an author on appeals and an Adjunct Professor of Appellate Advocacy at Cornell Law School, one of the nation's leading legal institutions. Attorney Bryan represents clients on appeals in all states, including New York state criminal appeals and New York state civil appeals. Attorney Bryan also represents clients on all federal appeals, including appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Issues on Civil Appeals. A civil appeal contends that errors occurred in the trial court that should reverse or modify the result of the case.

Pre-trial Issues. There are a number of issues that can arise prior to trial that may result in an appeal. For example, a trial court may have decided the interpretation or construction of a statute adversely to a party. The trial court may have decided a motion for summary judgment in which it agreed with one party's claim that there was no question of fact for a jury to resolve.

Trial Issues. Numerous legal issues can occur at trial that may result in an appeal. For example, a party may claim that the trial court erred in admitting or excluding evidence, the judge improperly limited cross-examination, or the court erred in the legal instructions or charge to the jury.

Award or Remedy. A party may claim that the award or remedy was improper.

State Crimes

States criminalize a broad range of conduct that can subject a person to significant imprisonment. Examples of state crimes include murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, robbery, drug sale or possession, money laundering, fraud, forgery, larceny, extortion, official misconduct, falsifying business records, computer crimes, endangering the welfare of a child, and sex crimes including rape, sexual abuse, and child pornography.

Issues on Criminal Appeals. A criminal appeal from a felony conviction contends that errors occurred in the trial court that resulted in the defendant's wrongful conviction and imprisonment. It may further argue that errors deprived the defendant of due process and a fair trial or just sentence.

Pre-trial Errors. There are a number of errors that can occur prior to trial. For example, the trial court may have erred in denying a motion to suppress evidence or statements based on an illegal search and seizure that violated a defendant's constitutional rights. The State may have failed to disclose exculpatory evidence in violation of its discovery obligations under Brady. The defendant may have challenged the constitutionality of a criminal statute or its application to his case. A defendant may have been denied a hearing on a claim that the State had breached a plea agreement.

Trial Errors. Countless errors can occur that affect the fairness of the trial. For example, a defendant may claim that the trial court erred in admitting hearsay evidence or excluding favorable circumstantial evidence, the judge improperly limited cross-examination or testimony, the State committed prosecutorial misconduct in remarks during the opening statement or summation, the State's theory of guilt varied from the indictment, a mistrial should have been granted because the jury became tainted by trial publicity, or the court erred in its charge or legal instructions to the jury on the elements of the offense. A defendant may also claim on appeal that he was rendered ineffective assistance by defense counsel or that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction.

Sentencing Errors. A defendant may seek to challenge the sentence imposed as illegal or harsh and excessive. A state may have adopted sentencing guidelines that consider various factors in determining a sentence and the court improperly applied one or more factors.

Contact Attorney Bruce R. Bryan

To obtain further information about Mr. Bryan's appellate law firm, or to inquire about Mr. Bryan's availability for a state of federal appeal in jurisdictions outside New York, call his office toll free 777-508-0368 or send him an email. Mr. Bryan will request to appear pro hoc vice with the court's permission. Mr. Bryan will also work cooperatively with trial counsel or co-appellate counsel on an appeal.