The verdict is in, and it did not go your way. Should you file post-trial motions? In answering this question, it is important to consider the relationship of post-trial motions to an eventual appeal. In particular, post-trial motions may be critical to protecting — and even creating — the record on appeal. And even when post-trial motions are not required, they can be used to improve your appeal's chances of success.

First, you will want to consider what, if any, post-trial or post-judgment motions you must bring in order to preserve appellate issues.

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