In-House Management of Appeals

Larger in-house teams often include attorneys with a litigation background, but for many of them managing cases on appeal can be out of the comfort zone. This article makes the case for taking a fresh look at any case that’s headed for appeal. Trust your outside counsel, says the writer, but be aware of potential pitfalls and common mistakes even experienced attorneys can make. When an attorney lives and breathes a case through years of litigation, she says, it’s often difficult to view it objectively, and it’s advisable to at least consider adding fresh eyes to the team.