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TRIAL SUPPORT

Appeals & Strategic Trial Support

Everything a trial attorney does in the lower court should be done with an eye toward a potential appeal—by either side. 

Everything a trial attorney does in the lower court should be done with an eye toward a potential appeal—by either side. In providing litigation support and trial support to fellow attorneys, Samples Ames brings an analytical view of the pertinent issues of law and a fresh perspective on the case. This support is different from co-counsel. Rather, we work with trial lawyers on the key issues and strategies that will be important not only to successful resolution of the case but also to best position the case for any appeal. This “second set of eyes” is critical to achieving the desired outcome.

The litigation and trial support tasks that Samples Ames performs include: 

 

Pre-Trial Support

Research and analyze key issues of law, prepare petitions and complaints, brief and argue Daubert motions, create proposed jury instructions, develop strong legal analysis, prepare motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss—or effective responses to such motions—and argue them to the trial court. Thorough research and preparation in the pretrial or trial phases can often mean the difference between ultimate success in the case and success or failure on appeal. You should always assume that a case may be appealed.

Trial Support

During the trial, we will focus on capturing the necessary legal issues and preserving objections in the trial record so that the trial lawyer can better focus on the presentation of evidence. We appropriately frame the salient legal issues in preparation for a possible appeal. Preservation of the trial record is critical on appeal.

Our litigation and trial support assistance can be invaluable in ensuring that all possible bases for either arguing or defending a judgment on appeal have been identified and will be available to use in the appellate court. Our experience has earned the trust of trial attorneys who consult with us to shape litigation strategy before and during a trial. Collaboration with our firm is a valuable resource that greatly benefits both attorneys and their clients.

We are open to a variety of fee arrangements, but we focus on contingency-fee work. When we go to trial with you, we are willing to share the risk.

Personal Injury Appeals

Insurance companies and corporate defendants fight hard to minimize the amounts they have to pay in claims, and if you won a large jury verdict, the defendant may appeal in hopes of getting the verdict reversed, having the jury award reduced, or simply applying additional settlement pressure. Likewise, if the carrier denied coverage, or if the jury verdict was not in your favor, you may have grounds for appeal on the issues of liability, damages, or procedural error. Some examples of errors committed at trial may include whether the testimony of expert witnesses was allowed, expert testimony exceeded the scope of the expert’s qualifications, other evidence was admitted improperly, or the judge gave the wrong instructions to the jury. You have only a limited time of 30 days to start the process following a judgment, so it is important to have a qualified appellate attorney review the record or trial transcript to determine whether errors may have been committed which would justify a new trial or reversal on appeal.

At Samples Ames, our representation of plaintiffs in personal injury appeals has encompassed a wide variety of legal and factual issues across many different types of personal injury cases and issues, including:

If you lost your case at the trial level, contact us for a consultation with one of our appellate attorneys to find out whether you should appeal your case to the Court of Appeals in your jurisdiction. And if your opponent appeals, call us to discuss defending against that appeal.

Commercial Appeals

In commercial litigation, the stakes are often high, and while one party may be pleased with the trial court’s judgment, the other party will not be. An appeal is not a second trial or a second chance to argue the merits of your case, the losing party in litigation may often find some valid reason to appeal the judgment. At Samples Ames, we represent petitioners and respondents in commercial litigation appeals in state and federal courts throughout Texas and across the country. Our attorneys have handled appeals across the broad spectrum of business and corporate law and commercial litigation matters, including:

Reach Out to Us Today

You can reach Samples Ames at (817) 605-1505 and (469) 466-2600. We are happy to consult with on the case to determine if we can add value for you and your client.

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They helped me to resolve a very traumatic experience and I'm very thankful that they persevered throughout the ordeal, I know that personally I had given up all hope myself. Highly recommend, thanks for the help!
Bracken Conner
Bracken Conner
2023-03-29
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Hailey Virginia
Hailey Virginia
2023-03-14
Samples Ames law firm was friendly and helpful when handling my car accident. James was great at answering all my questions and taking care of my case. The staff was all very nice and knowledgeable.
Ashley Althoff
Ashley Althoff
2023-02-24
Mr. Ames and his team were amazing in handling my case. They were very detailed and attentive to my needs and questions. Any concerns I had the team quickly got back with me. It’s always nice to work with people that value quality over quantity.
KIa Washington
KIa Washington
2023-02-23
I really appreciate them they showed me that they really cared for the client I have always gotten questions about how my daughter was doing after her incident THEY WERE ALL WORTH IT.. they kept also kept me updated on my daughters case I most definitely will be recommending them to friends and family When I finally came into office everyone greeted me with a smile everyone was real nice # YallROCK
Danielle Robbins
Danielle Robbins
2023-01-27
They helped me step by step all through the case
Sandra Martinez
Sandra Martinez
2023-01-05
Working with James Ames for my personal injury case was a great experience. I had some outstanding personal debt that delayed the process a long time, but Linda and James went above and beyond to help me get everything taken care of so my case could be settled. Very happy with the work they did and I will recommend them to anyone who may need their services. Thanks James!
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Travis S
2022-11-14
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Kyoto
Kyoto
2022-09-22
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eamodeni
2022-08-17
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Efren Segura
2022-08-16

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