News: appellate law

David Keltner Earns Number One Ranking 2024 Texas Super Lawyers

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.

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Elizabeth Geary and Julie Shelton Post Blog on Standing: The Bedrock Principle that Mere Desire Does Not Equate to Injury in Fact

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.

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Elizabeth Geary Receives 2024 TYLA President’s Award of Merit

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.

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Elizabeth Geary Posts Blog on Delivering Effective Oral Arguments on Appeal

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.

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Elizabeth Geary and Jillian Borreson Post Blog on The Vast Discretion in the Denial of Permissive Interlocutory Appeals

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.

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Elizabeth Geary Posts Blog on Embracing Simplicity with The K.I.S.S. Method

Elizabeth Geary’s blog post delves into the recent amendments to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, emphasizing the necessity of a strong introduction and simplicity in framing arguments.

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Elizabeth Geary and Jody Sanders Post Blog on Providing a Complete Record on Appeal

Taking time to think through how the trial transcript will read on appeal might turn your trial victory into an appellate affirmation.

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Elizabeth Geary and David Keltner Post Blog on Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Findings of fact and conclusions of law (“FFCL”) are pivotal in preserving errors following a bench trial. This article examines four prevalent pitfalls that often lead to waiver.

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