News: appellate law

In their blog post “Tragic Magic or Relief from Your Grief” on The Present and Ready Blog, Elizabeth Geary and Pryce Stewart explore the Texas Supreme Court’s leniency in applying the good cause standard for missed deadlines.

For the past eighteen years, David Keltner has consistently been recognized among Texas’ Top 10 Lawyers, and this year marks his seventh time earning the No.

In their blog post “What’s it to You?” on The Present and Ready Blog, Elizabeth Geary and Julie Shelton explore standing, a non-waivable requirement that can be challenged at any stage of litigation.

Elizabeth Geary was recently honored with a President’s Award of Merit by the Texas Young Lawyers Association at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in Dallas.

While the influence that oral argument may have on a trial or appellate court’s decision is debatable, advocates can ensure they garner the greatest impact from oral arguments with several do’s and don’ts.

The discretion in denying permissive interlocutory appeals is vast. While Texas law allows for such appeals under specific conditions, appellate courts have the authority to decline them, even when all parties agree on the importance of the legal question.