Chicago Civil Appeals Attorney

Analytical and Persuasive Appellate Advocacy in Illinois

The stakes are high in civil appeals, and the "rules of the game" are different from the trial phase of a case. The appellate court's decision will affirm or reverse the trial court's decision on your matter. More than that, however, decisions in civil appeals have the potential to influence and clarify the law that will apply in future similar cases.

Chicago civil appeals lawyer Lisa M. Lilly has extensive experience and has achieved many successes handling civil appeals in both state and federal court. Businesses of all sizes trust her ability to handle their appeals with the utmost professionalism and skill.

To schedule an appointment, call her at 866-389-3051 or contact her office online.

The Qualities of a Successful Civil Appeals Lawyer

A successful civil appeals attorney must have excellent analytical skills in order to clearly demonstrate legal trends and precedents to the appellate court. A successful civil appeals lawyer must also be able to predict future movement in legal decisions by examining relevant decisions in other cases. A civil appeals attorney must also be a storyteller — to be able to take a seemingly dry topic like insurance law and create a story that appeals to the appellate judges and illustrates the point of the appellate arguments.

Ms. Lilly has won major victories in the supreme and appellate courts of several states, including Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Both in her current role and as an attorney at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Ms. Lilly has handled appeals in state and federal court for cases involving:

• Commercial and business litigation
• Class action lawsuits and removals
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Auto accidents

Attorney Lisa M. Lilly is known for her consistently high level of professionalism. A talented orator and writer, she is well–respected by judges and opposing counsel alike.

Ms. Lilly provides services that meet or exceed the standards expected at large law firms. But because she works as a solo practitioner and has low overhead, she is able to charge much more economical fees.

Friend of the Court: Amicus Curiae
Ms. Lilly writes amicus briefs in civil appeals as well as serving as appellate advocate for one of the parties to an appeal. The importance of written advocacy skills in amicus work cannot be overstated. Amici curiae do not present oral argument in an appeal, so the amicus brief must tell the entire story in writing in a compelling fashion.

To schedule an appointment to discuss the details of your civil appeal, call 866-389-3051 or contact her office online today.