| Procedural issues create many traps for the unwary: Irregularities in trial court proceedings or ambiguous verdicts may require a new trial; failing to raise an objection in the trial court can foreclose appellate review of an issue; a settlement that purports to preserve the right to appeal can moot the appeal. The list goes on and on. We are experienced in spotting procedural defects and navigating nuances that can be dispositive on appeal. For that reason, trial counsel and clients often consult with us as a case progresses, in order to maximize their chances of success in an eventual appeal. We’ve also gotten appeals dismissed, revived litigation that should not have been dismissed, and successfully developed arguments for affirmance or reversal, all based on procedural issues. |
Civil Procedure Cases by Alana H. Rotter
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Citizens Business Bank v. DeMille (2010) 2010 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 4316
Trust could enforce former trustee’s undertaking for $1 million in damages and void transfer of assets to avoid obligation
Marc J. Poster
, Alana H. Rotter
Jasmine Networks, Inc v. Superior Court (2009) 180 Cal.App.4th 980
Former trade secrets owner had standing to assert trade secret misappropriation claim
Robin Meadow
, Marc J. Poster
, Alana H. Rotter
Larner v. Pacific Health Corp. (2008) 168 Cal.App.4th 1291
Plaintiff’s settlement mooted her appeal from order denying class certification in wage and hour suit
Robert A. Olson
, Alana H. Rotter
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