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Navigate the complex procedural requirements of New York state and federal appellate courts with precision.
This program offers a practical overview of appellate practice in New York's state and federal courts, covering key procedures from noticing an appeal through briefing and oral argument, along with tips to help trial lawyers navigate the appellate process.
It provides a comprehensive overview of appellate practice across New York's four departments of the Appellate Division, the Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. It covers the mechanics of initiating appeals, including notice of appeal filing, electronic filing requirements via NYSCEF, and the nuances of perfecting appeals through records and appendices.
The content details specific procedural rules for each department, including deadlines, motion practice, and the requirements for briefs and oral arguments. It also addresses the complexities of cross-appeals, concurrent appeals, and the specific standards for federal appellate practice in the Second Circuit.
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Senior Appellate Counsel at Counsel Press
Rob Brucato opened Counsel Press’s Buffalo office in 1992 and has managed it continuously since then. During his career spanning over 30 years, he has been personally involved in several thousand appeals, primarily to the New York State Appellate Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Before joining Counsel Press, Mr. Brucato briefly worked with the U.S. Small Business Administration and also practiced privately. He currently serves as President of the University at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Association. Additionally, he serves as co-chair of the Bar Association of Erie County’s Appellate Practice Committee and is a former director of that organization’s board. Mr. Brucato is actively involved with multiple legal organizations and associations in the upstate New York region. He has presented CLEs on appellate topics to the Bar Association of Erie County, the Monroe County Bar Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Western New York Chapter of WBASNY (Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York), the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys (GRAWA), the SUNY Buffalo Law School Alumni GOLD Group, the Western New York Paralegal Association, and the Paralegal Association of Rochester. He is also a member of the Bar Association of Erie County and the Monroe County Bar Association.
Attorney at Counsel Press
Jacki specializes in assisting Counsel Press clients in their matters within the NY, MA, RI, and DC appellate courts; the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, D.C., and Federal Circuits; and other state and federal appellate courts nationwide. She is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator, having focused her practice on complex litigation, professional liability matters, insurance coverage, zoning board actions, and mass tort cases. She earned her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law, with honors, and served as the President of the Moot Court Board. She also earned her MSW, BS in Social Work, and BA in Psychology from Syracuse University.