Frantz Ward’s Appellate practice group manages state and federal appeals arising from trial court matters across all of the firm’s litigation-oriented practice areas and aids other firms and solo practitioners who lack the resources to manage appellate cases. Our team has the expertise to handle a broad array of appellate work at both the intermediate and supreme court levels of appellate review in either state or federal courts nationwide. We also assist practitioners with dispositive motions and briefs.
In addition to assisting with briefing, our Appellate group can assist with oral arguments, including providing strategic advice and conducting mock oral argument sessions (either virtually or in person).
Our advocates have deep knowledge of appellate procedure and judicial decision-making, equipping them with the rare knowledge base and strategic insight to assist firms of all sizes with quick and efficient guidance on pending civil litigation appeals.
Whether we are handling our own appeals or collaborating with firms as co-counsel, Frantz Ward’s Appellate practice group provides:
- Advice on how to
- preserve and affirm a positive outcome in the trial court or
- challenge an unfavorable outcome
- Strategic guidance on positioning dispositive motions for success
- Direction for effective brief writing
- Assistance with advancing or opposing appeals to the Ohio or U.S. Supreme Court
Representative Matters
- Secured the dismissal of all claims against a national insurer through both cross-motions for summary judgment and appellate briefing.
- Prevailed on behalf of a non-profit client in jury trial in which plaintiff alleged various tort claims and successfully defended verdict on appeal.
- Represented the defendant in an action brought under the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act. Although plaintiff prevailed in the trial court, the Court of Appeals reversed, and the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals.
- Represented the plaintiff in a declaratory judgment action seeking an interpretation of the Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer Act. After the trial court favorably interpreted the statute, we successfully defended the case on appeal.
- Represented the plaintiff in a jury trial seeking injunctive relief and damages for breach of non-compete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and tortious interference with contract. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against all nine defendants; Persuaded the Court of Appeals that, notwithstanding the damage award, the trial court should be required to enforce the non-compete agreements for the balance of their terms.
- Represented the defendants in a case alleging theft of trade secrets and breach of contract; obtained a verdict for the defendants; affirmed on appeal.
