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Appeals

An experienced appeals attorney can make the difference between a successful outcome and a lost litigation opportunity. The appellate attorneys at McDaniel Wolff represent clients in appeals throughout Arkansas, helping individuals and businesses challenge unfavorable rulings and defend favorable judgments.

Our attorneys help clients in both state and federal appellate courts. From the Arkansas Court of Appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, our team brings decades of legal experience to complex appeals involving commercial litigation, real estate disputes, estate and trust administration, tax matters, and regulatory actions.

Please contact any of our featured attorneys on this page if we can assist you with an appeal, or submit an inquiry online.

Why Choose McDaniel Wolff for Your Appeal?

• Proven experience before the Arkansas Supreme Court and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Attorneys with experience as special judges on the Arkansas Court of Appeals and former senior advisors to the Arkansas Attorney General.
• Strategic, cost-effective analysis to identify errors of law, procedure, or fact that can overturn or defend a trial court judgment.

An appeal typically requires a different skill set than trial litigation. Appellate attorneys focus heavily on legal research, written advocacy, and identifying errors in the trial record. An experienced appellate lawyer understands how appellate judges analyze legal issues and how to present persuasive arguments based on precedent.

Our team-oriented approach cuts across all areas of our firm, including disputes arising from commercial litigation, real estate, estate and trust administration, tax, and government regulatory actions. We represent existing firm clients in post-trial appellate matters, as well as new clients referred to us by their trial counsel.

We have represented numerous clients before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Arkansas Court of Appeals.

The Appeals Process in Arkansas

Filing Deadlines
Appeals must generally be filed within 30 days of the trial court’s decision in Arkansas. Missing a deadline can forfeit your appellate rights.

Appellate Briefs & Oral Argument
The appellate process typically involves several stages. After a notice of appeal is filed, the appellate court reviews the record from the lower court, including transcripts, evidence, and motions. Attorneys then submit written briefs explaining the legal issues and arguments. In some cases, the court may schedule oral argument before issuing a written decision. In certain cases, oral arguments are made before the appellate court.

Levels of Review

• Arkansas Court of Appeals
• Arkansas Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court

Appeals are not new trials. Instead, appellate courts review whether the trial court made legal errors that affected the outcome of the case. Common grounds for appeal include incorrect application of the law, improper admission or exclusion of evidence, or procedural mistakes during trial.

Next Steps

Each of our appellate lawyers brings unique experience, strategic insight, and dedication to achieving favorable results for clients navigating complex appeals. By combining careful legal analysis with persuasive written and oral advocacy, our attorneys work diligently to protect our clients’ interests and pursue the best possible outcome at every stage of the appellate process.

Please contact any of our featured attorneys on this page, or submit an inquiry online.