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Appeals

Experienced Decatur Appellate Attorneys

At Smith, Schroeder & O’Connell, in Decatur, Georgia, we handle civil, criminal and administrative appeals for clients in the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia.

Since 1960, we have been representing clients at the trial and appellate levels, earning a reputation for excellence in the legal community. We continue to build on this reputation by helping clients achieve the best possible results in a wide range of legal matters.

The Resources for Success

Appellate practice requires experienced, competent and detail-oriented legal services. Whether you are the party appealing the decision or the party who won at the trial level, we offer experienced appellate counsel with the resources for success.

A successful appeal requires a law firm with the resources to put in many hours of preparation. At Smith, Schroeder & O’Connell, we begin by requesting all documents related to the original proceedings. We review these documents, including trial court transcripts, to carefully scan for issues to successfully raise on appeal. We then prepare a detailed appellate brief and present this brief to the appeals court during an oral argument.

The skills used in appellate practice require experienced attorneys to achieve the results you seek. The attorneys at Smith, Schroeder & O’Connell have years of experience in appellate practice. We draw on our experience and litigation skills to help you achieve favorable results.

Act Quickly When Considering an Appeal

The Georgia legislature has passed strict statutes of limitation to regulate appeals. This means you have only a limited period of time to decide whether or not to take action. If you are considering an appeal, talk to a lawyer today.

Contact the Lawyers at Smith, Schroeder & O’Connell

During an appeal, client access to skilled attorneys has always been — and continues to be — of primary importance to our Decatur, Georgia, law firm. To talk with us about your appeal, contact us by e-mail or by phone at 404.418.8353 or toll free at 888.524.3986.