preserving the record for appeal

Feb 12, 2026 Kent W. Toland
Making the Record: Preserving Issues for Appellate Review (ASCDC Verdict Magazine)

Trying a case is challenging enough without having to think about what comes next.  But making a record in the trial court is vital to protecting a litigant’s rights on appeal. In the latest issue of Verdict Magazine, published by the Association of Southern California

Jan 26, 2026 Gary J. Wax
On The Record: How to Safeguard Cases for Appeal (LA Lawyer Magazine)

The appellate rulebook is unforgiving.  But litigators can help themselves for a future appeal by preserving objections and arguments during trial to avoid forfeiting appellate arguments.  In the January/February 2026 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, GMSR appellate lawyer Gary Wax offers several practical examples

Robin Meadow and Stefan Love to provide guidance to trial lawyers about statements of decision

As part of Pincus Professional Education’s two-day webinar on “Preserving the Record for Appeal,” Robin and Stefan will explain why statements of decision are important, how to navigate the statement of decision process, and the dramatic changes in the law coming in 2027. Click HERE

Jun 11, 2024 Alana H. Rotter
Four Ways To Create A Clear Record For Appeal

One key to success on appeal is creating a clear and complete record.  Here are ways to create such a record that are often overlooked in the heat of trial: Ask the court reporter to transcribe sidebars and in-chambers conferences.  If that’s not possible, summarize

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