Justices from the Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court and the Probate and Family Court will tell you how to bring meritorious appeals and get positive results for your clients. This program will provide an overview of appeals and will also be packed with valuable insights for the seasoned family law practitioner.

From the Clerk:

• Ensuring your appeal is properly filed
• Mistakes commonly made by practitioners
• What statistics reveal about your chances of overturning a judgment

From the Practitioner:

• Tips on writing effective briefs
• Assembling the appendix
• Making the winning argument
• Advising the client

From the Justices:

• When do you make an application for direct appellate review
• What does SJC look for when deciding to take a case
• Making your judgment stand up to appellate scrutiny
• Getting the attention of the Court

Panelists

Honorable John M. Greaney
Associate Justice
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Honorable Mark V. Green
Associate Justice
Massachusetts Appeals Court

Honorable Paula M. Carey
Associate Justice
Norfolk Probate and Family Court 

Gilbert P. Lima, Jr.
First Assistant Clerk
Massachusetts Appeals Court

Michael J. Traft, Esq.
Carney & Bassil, P.C.


Co-Chairs:

Mark T. Smith, Esq.
Atwood & Cherny P.C.

Gary Owen Todd, Esq.
Todd & Weld LLP

Program Prices

$115 - BBA Member
$145 - Non-Member
$80 - BBA Member - New Lawyer (admitted after 6/2003)
$60 - BBA Member - Legal Services/Government Lawyer

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