Often times, an unfavorable determination by the district court forces a litigating party to seriously consider the option of an appeal or a writ application. However, ushering an issue through the appellate process to the next level of litigation can be time consuming and particularly frustrating, given the strict detail required for properly submitting an argument before the appellate court.

John D. Stephens has significant appellate practice experience in the State of Louisiana, having meticulously constructed successful arguments before appellate courts that have addressed important areas of law, such as environmental regulations, toxic torts, healthcare regulation and safety, manufacturer liability, and class action matters.

Our ability to identify the key issues, to construct a fully-informed legal argument, and to advance the matter towards a favorable appellate interpretation will play a significant role in obtaining an advantage for our clients.