Appellate

The right to appeal is guaranteed by the Indiana Constitution. The process, however, can be difficult and complex. At Bose McKinney & Evans, we have guided many clients through the intricacies and obstacles of the appellate process.

Our appellate experience runs deep. The breadth of our understanding of appeals extends far beyond law school. Several of our attorneys have clerked for or otherwise served various appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Indiana Court of Appeals. Our attorneys have taught appellate advocacy in law school, chaired continuing education seminars on appellate practice, and started national and state appellate organizations. They have written law review articles, a chapter in a book on appellate briefs, and a book on appeals. 

  View our Appellate Group's vast experience with appellate cases.

Most importantly, our attorneys have appeared as counsel in hundreds of published opinions of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Indiana Supreme Court, the Indiana Court of Appeals, the The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. We also have served as counsel in untold numbers of unpublished opinions in these courts.

Our attorneys understand the substantial financial, professional and personal expense of appealing a case. We understand the risks and frustrations of continued litigation and will assist with difficult choices. At Bose McKinney & Evans, we focus on the individual needs of the client. Our lawyers are experienced in post-judgment mediation and arbitration, and are prepared to help determine if an appeal is the right course. At times, we counsel clients to resolve cases short of appeal, weighing the odds of victory versus the price tag of continued litigation.

Appellate law is very distinct from trial litigation. Arguing a case in front of a panel of judges or justices, who are scholars of the law, is significantly different than arguing to a lay jury. Over the years, we have learned that the new, objective viewpoint of experienced appellate attorneys can help turn the tide in difficult cases. Our training and skills in research, writing, and use of computer software expedite the preparation of documents. These resources, combined with our fresh ideas and insights, can give renewed energy to cases, which is why we are often hired for an appeal, even when we have not done the trial work.

Navigating through the appellate courts can be difficult and sometimes intimidating for those unfamiliar with the procedures. The attorneys of Bose McKinney & Evans have the experience needed to choose battles wisely and to guide clients throughout the appellate process.

Our Experience

The history of appeals at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP began with founders Lewis C. Bose and William M. Evans. Bill Evans appeared before the appellate courts 72 times including a landmark political gerrymandering case he won in the United States Supreme Court. Lew Bose made 23 appearances including a major school desegregation case before the United States Supreme Court. Our attorneys today continue the tradition of representing clients in appeals through the Appellate Group that includes six partners, four associates, and specially-trained paralegals with the latest in time-saving technology.