When the case is on the line, even other California lawyers trust us to shepherd their cases to victory. We take charge of lawsuits when they are at their most critical stages, including representation on appeal, drafting dispositive and other case-defining motions, and preparing for trial.
R. Benjamin Nelson has represented corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state trial and appellate courts in California. His team of former federal judicial law clerks has drafted judicial opinions that decided disputes worth millions.
We help trial counsel achieve success at trial and on appeal by devising case strategies, drafting motions, and handling appeals.
We draft persuasive appellate briefs for adoption by certified appellate specialists and other appellate counsel throughout California.
We provide a full-range of appellate services, including writs, appeals, and strategic advice to trial counsel.
We evaluate a case’s chance of success on appeal and draft appellate briefs and present oral argument when the decision is made to proceed.
We evaluate a case’s chance of success on appeal and draft appellate briefs and present oral argument once the decision is made to proceed.
We advise on whether a writ is likely to provide relief and draft the writ persuasively for appellate judges.
We draft and oppose all types of motions, including pleading motions, motions to compel, summary judgment, and post-trial motions.
We prepare cases for trial by consulting on strategy and drafting trial briefs, motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms. In appropriate cases, we have also drafted direct and cross examinations, examined key witnesses, and otherwise embedded in trial teams.
We leverage our experience as seasoned advocates and as trusted advisors to federal judges across the country to help trial and appellate counsel best position their cases for victory.