After a lawsuit is concluded, the losing side may appeal the court ruling or jury verdict to a higher court. The case moves from the trial lawyer's terrain of the courtroom and jury to a state or federal court of appeals, the environment of the appellate attorney. Because the opportunity for oral argument before a panel of appellate judges occurs only in a minority of appeals, the matter is most often decided based solely upon the briefs submitted to the Court. This book provides tips from an appellate attorney with 30 years experience on how to write an appeal brief that catches the judges' attention and can help sway them to rule in favor of the client . It should be helpful to new and even experienced appellate lawyers.