One of the questions that comes up often in the context of appeals is whether a successful party to an appeal may recover their attorney’s fees, and if so, under what circumstances. As usual, the short answer is our favorite...more
One of the first questions I receive when chatting with a prospective client or a new client is: “Well, what happens after we file an appeal? Do I have to do what the judgment says I need to do?” My answer, of course, depends...more
Sometimes due to factors out of our control, we are faced with having to file an appeal from a final judgment after the appeal period has already passed. Is this allowed? Sometimes. Is all hope lost? Not necessarily. Here are...more
As an appellate lawyer with considerable experience in both state and federal appellate courts, I often receive calls from colleagues who are either in the midst of trying a case, or who have just received a decision or...more
Accordingly, we hold that the voluntary disclosure of a privileged attorney-client communication constitutes a waiver of the privilege as to all other communications concerning the same subject matter when the trial court...more
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When Can I File An Appeal?
The short answer to this question is that, in most cases, you can only file an appeal from a final judgment. P.B. § 61-1; State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 30 (1983) (“The statutory right to...more