Amazon.com description: Product Description: Strategies for Appellate Litigation provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the not-so-subtle differences between trial and appellate practice and the key strategies for winning cases on appeal. Appellate litigation experts from across the nation guide the reader through the process of successfully preserving the record at the trial court level and fleshing out a strong theme of argument that comes to life in the appellate brief. These professionals offer insights from a number of subject-matter perspectives and discuss the importance of addressing on appeal only the most relevant arguments. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great minds of today, as these experienced professionals offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this high stakes practice area.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Robert F. Parsley, Miller & Martin PLLC - "Litigating Waiver of Issues for Appeal and on Appeal in Federal Courts"
2. Lawrence S. Ebner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP - "Representing Amici Curiae"
3. James Barney, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP - "A Guide to Appealing Patent Cases to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit"
4. Joel W. Rice, Fisher & Phillips LLP - "Structuring Briefs and Arguments in Appellate Litigation"
5. Michael P. Shea, formerly of Day Pitney LLP - "Focus on Three Essentials to Make Your Appeal Stand Out from the Crowd"
6. Christopher A. Grgurich, Lindquist & Vennum LLP "Successful Strategies for Appellate Attorneys: Practical Tips for Preparing and Presenting Your Case"
7. Stephen T. Maher, Shutts & Bowen LLP - "When the Appeal is the Litigation"
8. Robert Radasevich, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP - "Appellate Practice in Bankruptcy Court"
9. James F. Bogan III, Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP - "Best Practices in Appellate Litigation"

Appendices include:

Appendix A: Supreme Court Rule 37
Appendix B: Federal Appellate Rule 29
Appendix C: Amici Curiae Brief and Statement of Interest
Appendix D: Procedural Checklist for Appellate Litigation