Marie E Lihotz

August 28, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: One hallmark of a good trial attorney is the ability to work simultaneously on two planes—advocating to win at trial while laying the groundwork for any necessary appeal.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

July 24, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: Two former appellate judges offer suggestions for maximizing your effectiveness in the telephonic forum.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

June 19, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: Facts matter. The extent to which legal arguments are likely to succeed is greatly affected by their factual context. So, care must be taken to protect the full development of the factual record.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

5 minute read

May 15, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: The process appears easy enough; however, understanding the parameters governing the court's review becomes critical to obtaining relief.

By By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

April 06, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: Don't make the mistake of believing a trial judge's certification stating the order is final makes it so. The Appellate Division is not bound by the order and has "the sole discretion" to permit an interlocutory appeal.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

7 minute read

March 06, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: The Civil Appeals Settlement Program, administered by the Appellate Division, has a settlement rate of over 40%, and a very attractive price tag—it's free.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

5 minute read

January 31, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The appellate judges are well aware it is their names that appear on the finished product. And, rest assured, they have earned that.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

December 27, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: Both lawyers and trial judges wonder—what calculus governs publication of an Appellate Division opinion?

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

December 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

APPELLATE ANSWERS: The most frequently asked "Should I be worried if" question concerns the number of judges assigned to decide an appeal.

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read

November 01, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Should I be worried if my Appellate Division motion was filed the same as a trial court motion?

By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa

6 minute read