Practice Areas

Appeals

Davis & Santos’ lawyers have successfully handled appeals in state and federal courts across Texas. With two partners Board Certified in Civil Appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the firm is well-positioned to not only vigorously represent its clients’ interests in the courtroom but also defend those interests on appeal.

The firm has secured substantial appellate victories in many different areas, including:

-wrongful death
-insurance coverage
-government immunity
-banking
-First Amendment
-paternity
-political corruption
-fraud

Our appellate team includes former law clerks to state and federal trial and appellate court judges, as well as former staff attorneys in the Texas Fourth and Thirteenth District Courts of Appeals.

We can help with:

  • Analyzing and briefing complex and novel legal issues
  • Assessing and evaluating claims and defenses
  • Researching and drafting pretrial motions (including TCPA motions, Rule 91a/Rule 12(b)(6) motions, and motions for summary judgment)
  • Mandamus issue review and briefing
  • Preparing and arguing the jury charge, motions in limine, and trial briefs
  • Monitoring evidence and error preservation through trial
  • Researching and drafting post-judgment motions (including motions for judgment-NOV, motions for new trial, and motions to confirm or vacate arbitration awards)
  • Moot court preparation

Please contact the following Davis & Santos partners:

Mark R. Murphy

Hayley Ellison

Joshua Caldwell

Jason Davis

Caroline Newman Small