Law Office of Dawn L. Morris, LLC

Appeals

Experienced Civil Appeals Lawyer in Lafayette, Louisiana

Dedicated Appellate Representation for Acadiana, Hub City and Southwest Louisiana

At the Law Office of Dawn L. Morris, LLC, in Lafayette, Louisiana, our appellate practice is devoted to achieving positive results for our clients through skillful representation, thorough preparation and persuasive argumentation. We handle civil appeals in areas ranging from insurance defense to employment law.

We effectively represent clients at every stage of the appeals process in both state and federal courts in Louisiana, and assist other attorneys with appellate brief-writing. Call 337-704-2094 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

In Appealing Your Case, Experience Matters

In the course of her career, attorney Dawn Morris has taken over 25 cases to appeal, to the Louisiana 1st and 3rd Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Skilled at legal research, brief-writing and oral argumentation, attorney Morris is knowledgeable about the unique issues presented by the appellate process.

Our firm handles most types of civil appeals, and we focus on the following areas:

• General liability / insurance
• Workers' compensation
• Professional liability
• Employment law
• Education law
• Civil rights
• Constitutional law

Representative cases we have handled include:

• S.J. v. Lafayette Parish School Bd., 959 So.2d 884, 2007 WL 1866770, 2006-2862 (La. 6/29/07), La., June 29, 2007 (No. 06-C-2862.)
• Domingue v. Legion Indem. Co., 918 So.2d 1213, 2006 WL 20016, 2005-580 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/4/06), La.App. 3 Cir., January 04, 2006 (No. 05-580.)
• Harrison v. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Dept., 896 So.2d 101, 2004 WL 2913480, 2004-928 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/15/04), La.App. 3 Cir., December 15, 2004 (No. 2004-928.)
• Benjamin v. Lafayette Parish School Bd., 886 So.2d 1237, 2004 WL 2537066, 2004-723 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/10/04), La.App. 3 Cir., November 10, 2004 (No. 2004-723.)
• Thibeaux v. Trotter, 883 So.2d 1128, 2004 WL 2181417, 2004-482 (La.App. 3 Cir. 9/29/04), La.App. 3 Cir., September 29, 2004 (No 04-482.)
• Dauphine v. Carencro High School, 843 So.2d 1096, 2003 WL 1905978, 176 Ed. Law Rep. 490, 2002-2005 (La. 4/21/03), La., April 21, 2003 (No. 2002-CC-2005.)
• Soileau v. ABC Ins. Co., 844 So.2d 108, 2003 WL 775911, 2002-1301 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/5/03), La.App. 3 Cir., March 05, 2003 (No. 02-1301.)
• Louviere v. Louviere, 839 So.2d 57, 2002 WL 1201930, 2001-0089 (La.App. 1 Cir. 6/5/02), La.App. 1 Cir., June 05, 2002 (Nos. 2001 CA 0089 to 2001 CA 0094.)
• Weathers v. School Bd. of Lafayette Parish, 281 Fed.Appx. 428, 2008 WL 2443644, C.A.5 (La.), June 18, 2008 (No. 07-31082 Summary Calendar.)
• Weathers v. Lafayette Parish School Bd., 520 F.Supp.2d 827, 2007 WL 3101838, 227 Ed. Law Rep. 731, W.D.La., October 22, 2007 (Civil Action No. 06-1042.)
• Victoria W. v. Larpenter, 205 F.Supp.2d 580, 2002 WL 1163622, E.D.La., May 21, 2002 (No. Civ.A. 00-1960.)

Appellate Procedures

Appeals present different requirements, issues and procedures than the trial process. We have the experience and knowledge you need on your side regarding every aspect of your appeal:

• Trial record - We will thoroughly analyze the trial record to determine all grounds for appeal and identify the issues subject to appellate review.
  
• Standards of review - There are varying standards of review, including standards for appealing final judgments and judgments on motions. Knowing the different standards, and how to meet them, is critical for a successful appeal.
  
• Brief writing - Unlike at trial, where persuasive presentation before a jury is key, clear, effective and convincing formulation of the written argument is the cornerstone of a successful appeal.
  
• Appellate procedure - We are thoroughly familiar with the distinct procedural requirements involved in appeals, from filings to courtroom procedure.
  
• Writ applications - We are experienced in helping clients prepare applications for supervisory writs, as well as writs for review or certiorari.

Put Our Experience to Work for You

Call 337-704-2094 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your appellate matter.

Our office is conveniently located in the Oil Center, near Girard Park, the Lafayette General Medical Center and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We are available from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, with other times available by appointment.

Law Office of Dawn L. Morris, LLC

1106 Coolidge Boulevard, Suite A
Lafayette, LA 70503
Telephone: 337-704-2094 | Fax: 337-408-3572
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At the Southwest Louisiana Law Office of Dawn L. Morris, LLC, we represent clients throughout Acadiana in Lafayette, Crowley, Rayne, Eunice, Lake Charles, Lafayette Parish, Acadia Parish, Vermillion Parish, St. Landry Parish and St. Martin Parish and throughout the Hub City Region.