The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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Unlike trials where a judge receives information at many levels, in writing, by testimony, and through body language, and, importantly, the interaction all have with each other, appeals are based on flat and cold records (transcript of word-for-word proceedings and exhibits admitted). Thus, the sole means the Indiana Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, or any other appellate court reviews the…
For the most part, all appeals in Indiana are taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals. It is quite common for trial counsel to suggest or direct a different attorney handle any appeal. In addition, a significant number of attorneys and law firms do not handle appeals. At we find clients are sometimes unsure about how to help us–or the…
has a significant practice area addressing civil and criminal appeals taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals and sought to be transferred to the Indiana Supreme Court. Typically, these cases come by referral from other attorneys or because a litigant wants to change counsel for a fresh appellate perspective. We find that in meeting with most appellate clients, there are…
One of the remarkable aspects of law, somewhat unlike medicine where insurance requirements often dictates medical care providers, is the ability to choose your legal counsel of choice. Selecting competent counsel in your legal area is but a starting point. There are many other variables that might merit consideration. Why? Most often, a legal matter involves an actual present or…
So you might need to or want to appeal an adverse decision in a civil or criminal case? While there are some differences between these two types of cases, there are many more commonalities. To get your appeal off on the right legal footing, it is important to understand 9 common mistakes that may impair or preclude this right. This…
If you are considering an Indiana criminal or civil appeal, there are 10 things your appellate lawyer needs to know or be provided by you to evaluate, perfect and promulgate the appeal: The date of the final order to be appealed (or interlocutory order), including the date it was signed, file stamped and entered onto the Chronological Case Summary. A…
“To Appeal or Not to Appeal: The Four Best Types of Cases or Issues to Raise on Appeal.” The few hundred trial courts and judges that comprise Indiana state courts handle nearly 2 million cases at any one time. These courts, primarily through the judge (there are relatively few jury trials), are tasked with what is a difficult job on…