Episode 6: Straight Outta Appeals: Distinguishing Trial & Appellate Practice

Brief writing vs. preparing for depositions? Becoming a court of appeals justice vs. building a thriving trial practice? YOU ARE NOW ABOUT TO WITNESS the difference between appellate and trial law.

TODAY, we’re talking the tips and tricks of the trade in trial and appellate law, how they differ, and what the very best do to be successful in their practice.

Per Say chair Garrett Littlejohn sits down with Dallas plaintiff’s attorney Rob Miller of Miller Copeland, L.L.P. to learn how the best trial lawyers maximize their success. AND LATER, Garrett is joined by Per Say’s Rian Nealon to interview former Justice of the Texas 5th Court of Appeals Douglas Lang, talking everything from brief writing and appellate strategy.

Our student org spotlight on this episode is the American Constitution Society.

Per Say is brought to you by the Board of Advocates at UNT Dallas College of Law. Our theme music is produced by Sway Wassup.