Safeguarding Your Rights Through the Appeals Process

Filing an Appeal in New Jersey

There are countless ways a trial can go wrong, resulting in an unfair verdict. This is why the appeals process exists. If you’ve been handed a verdict that was influenced by bias, misinformation, inadmissible evidence, misinterpretation of the law, or other legal errors, an appeal gives you the opportunity to make your case again. In most cases, you have up to 45 days from the date of a final judgement to file an appeal.

The appeals process, however, can be complex and time consuming. A successful appeal requires extensive research, meticulously written briefs, and a thorough understanding of court rules. Working with an experienced appellate attorney will give you the best possible chance of success.

Appealing Your Case with Mark | Lavigne, LLC

The attorneys at Mark | Lavigne, LLC specialize in employment, personal injury, consumer fraud, and contract law, and our team is well equipped to handle appeals of these types of cases. Examples of issues we’ve appealed include

• Improper enforcement of an invalid arbitration agreement
• Dismissal of a discrimination case based on a misinterpretation of the New Jersey law on medical use of cannabis
• Dismissal of a race discrimination claim based on an improper decision-making process
• Errors in evidentiary procedure and jury instructions in a disability discrimination trial
• Improper overturning of an appropriate jury verdict
• Improper statements by counsel
• Improper enforcement of a settlement agreement to which our client did not agree

To start a conversation about your case and its potential for a successful appeal, reach out to the team at Mark | Lavigne, LLC today. We’ll review your case and assess its merits for appeal. If we decide to move ahead, we’ll make sure everything is filed properly and on time and that the court receives all the information it needs to reach a fair and just decision.