Writs

Our backgrounds uniquely suit us to evaluating a writ’s likelihood of success and to prosecuting the writ when the decision is made to proceed.

What is a writ?

A writ is an order issued by a higher court directing a lower court to take, or refrain from taking, a specific action. Unlike a typical appeal, which reviews the merits of a case, writs are used to obtain early review of rulings before an appeal is ripe.

The writ process

Assessing the Need for a Writ

We evaluate if your situation qualifies for this extraordinary remedy.

Filing the Petition

We prepare a compelling petition outlining the legal errors or misconduct.

The Decision

The court reviews the petition, and if granted, issues a writ directing the lower court to act or refrain from acting.

Writs are tricky

Appellate courts can ignore writs even when the trial court makes a mistake. Writs require counsel who know how to persuade appellate courts to step in early.

We’re here to help

If you have suffered an adverse ruling and are considering a writ, let’s explore if we’d be a good fit.

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