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Briefing and Arguing Civil Appeals

Notice to Oral Argument

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60 minutes
Date Published

March 18, 2026

Publisher

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Subjects

Appellate Practice

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Summary

You persuade juries. But how do you convince judges? Appeals require skills that many trial lawyers may not practice every day. Your paper submissions are critical, and oral argument is focused a conversation. In this webinar, learn how to improve your odds on appeal through topics like:

  • Timely filing a proper notice of appeal
  • Selecting issues for appeal
  • Persuasive brief structure
  • Avoiding forfeiture and waiver of arguments
  • The importance of citations and order of authorities
  • Making the most of your reply brief
  • Making the most of oral argument
  • What you can expect after argument

Sign up now to learn how to sharpen your appellate advocacy, improve your briefs, and command the courtroom during oral argument. 

 

Speaker: 

Chris EdwardsBoard Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, Ward and Smith, P.A., Wilmington 

SWOD-27291

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Presenters

Chris Edwards
Ward and Smith, P.A., Wilmington


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Briefing and Arguing Civil Appeals - Video
Downloadable Files
Briefing and Arguing Civil Appeals - Handout
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