https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/en-USTelligent Community 9https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/373Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:15:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:4b2f307e-23c8-4e8d-a4ff-b2ee43fb2bdcellenhhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/b/product-spotlight/posts/lexisnexis-research-solutions-buyer-s-guideWed, 24 Jun 2020 12:45:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:49a0fb4c-f7fd-40cb-823b-8748b020fe11ellenhThe phrase “online legal research” means a lot of things to a lot of different attorneys. Given the breadth and scope of the legal profession, lawyers often rely on a mix of legal research tools and law research software to perform different tasks. For instance, some attorneys just need access to an online law library for their research, while other lawyers may want the insight that only legal analytics provides. To help you understand what online legal research tools are out there (and which ones will help your law practice the most) we’ve developed this handy legal research solutions Buyers Guide for LexisNexis products. Simply click the links and you’ll get information on a specific online legal research tool. LexisNexis Research Solutions Buyer’s Guide For starters, what are you looking for? General Online Legal Research Specialized Online Legal Research Practical Guidance Analytics Insight Litigation/Case Organization Legal Drafting Help *** General Online Legal Research Lexis ® and Lexis+™ It all starts with the Lexis service. With access to a massive online law library, it lets you pinpoint cases, codes, statutes and other valuable legal content with blazing-fast speed. It’s packed with data-fueled search capabilities and powerful filters that help you quickly drill down into your legal research. Even better, Lexis features intuitive visual tools that really make it easy to find what you’re looking for. You can read about those visual tools here. And to ensure you’re working with good law, Lexis Advance has the market-leading Shepard’s ® Citations Service built right in. Shepard’s features helpful editorial analysis that uses intuitive symbols and colors to help you navigate your search results and zero-in on the cases that are the most helpful to your legal strategy. Learn more about Shepard’s Citations Service here . Click here for details on Lexis. Lexis+ For lawyers who want their legal research combined with vital practical guidance, brief analysis and data-driven insights, check out the groundbreaking Lexis+ service. It builds on the Lexis platform, offering more features and benefits in a single, integrated resource. Better still, the interface is clean and intuitive, helping you work faster than ever before. While Lexis+ boasts a myriad of new capabilities, like the new Brief Analysis tool and Shepard's at Risk feature, it also enhances a lot of the resources Lexis users are already familiar with. Click here for details on Lexis+. Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu. *** Specialized Online Legal Research When it comes to online legal research, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s because there are significant differences between jurisdictions, along with different legal practice areas that demand highly specialized resources. The Lexis Advance ® service boasts vital state-specific content. Dorsaneo for instance, is the go-to guide for Texas litigators, while attorneys in California can rely on Matthew Bender ® Practice Guides. Talking with a LexisNexis consultant about your jurisdiction is a great way to learn about these specialized resources. But specialized legal research isn’t just about where you practice. It’s also about what you practice. To that end, LexisNexis has created some highly focused online legal research solutions tailored to specific practice areas. Here are four of the most popular: Lexis ® Tax Designed for and by tax attorneys, this resource keeps you current with rapidly changing tax laws. It couples the search power of Lexis with a laser focus on tax law, covering the entire range of tax and related matters. Click here to learn more about Lexis Tax Lexis Product Liability Navigator™ Quickly assess the value and merit of your product liability case, then explore a trove of product liability content, including multi-district litigation, regulations, recalls and reports, case law, verdicts & settlements and expert witnesses. Click here to learn more about Lexis Product Liability Navigator Lexis Medical Navigator ® Read what the doctors read and master the medicine while you research the law. In addition to a library of medical and scientific journals, you also get access to a wealth of Netter images—a great way to understand and demonstrate complex medical issues. Click here to learn more about Lexis Medical Navigator Verdict & Settlement Analyzer Is it worth it to pursue a case? See what awards similar cases have received (and how long it took to reach a decision) with this valuable resource. Once you start using it, you’ll likely find that this tool also helps you predict trends and improve your overall case assessment. Click here for details on Verdict & Settlement Analyzer These are only a handful of the specialized legal research tools that LexisNexis offers. And that doesn’t include the practice area-specific practical guidance that’s available through Lexis Practice Advisor either. Interested in practical guidance? Click here . Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu. *** Practical Guidance Practical Guidance ® Want to quickly get up to speed on new or unfamiliar legal topics? Do you want to work faster, cover more ground and take on more cases? Well friend, that’s precisely why the folks at LexisNexis designed Practical Guidance ® . Whether you’re looking to stay current in your specialization or seeking to expand your expertise into other practice areas, Lexis Practice Advisor is packed with forms, practice notes, checklists and other valuable legal content that can help. The material is sorted by practice area, so you can home-in on precisely the materials you need—it’s a great tool to help quickly build knowledge and prevent turning potential clients away. Click here for details on Practical Guidance Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu. *** Analytics Insight Though it may sound like far-off science fiction, the reality is that breakthroughs in big data are already giving lawyers powerful insight into their legal work. LexisNexis is at the forefront of this technology, giving attorneys capabilities that would’ve been unheard of just a few years ago. ( If you’re not familiar with legal analytics, read this .) Here are three LexisNexis resources that specifically leverage legal analytics to your advantage. Lexis ® Conduct faster, deeper online legal research using the data-driven search technologies and intuitive visual tools found within the flagship online legal research service, Lexis. For instance, Lexis Answers™ can “understand” what you’re searching for and offer suggestions to help you along, while the intuitive Ravel™ View visualization tool helps you spot seminal cases and understand how seemingly disparate cases connect. Click here for details on Lexis Context Build stronger strategies, predict motion outcomes, vet experts—this powerful language analytics tool offers a host of powerful capabilities. It can scour millions of lines of text and pinpoint the most effective words and phrases to use in your argument. You can also explore an expert’s past court appearances to gauge their effectiveness for (or against) your case. By reviewing a judge’s past motion grant/denial rates, you can predict the likely outcome of your motion. Context even offers insight into which court has precedent most favorable to your view. Click here for details on Context Verdict & Settlement Analyzer Quickly determine if it makes financial sense to purse a case by reviewing a mammoth database of previous verdicts and settlements. Perhaps more importantly, you can see how long it took a specific case to reach a decision. Benchmark what awards similar cases have received and use this handy tool to predict trends and analyze patterns to improve your case assessment. Click here for details on Verdict & Settlement Analyzer Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu. *** Litigation/Case Organization LexisNexis has created a series of litigation resources for courtroom attorneys, designed to help at virtually every stage of case development. Lexis Advance ® CourtLink ® Put your finger on the pulse of court activity with this powerful docket resource. Receive lightning-fast docket notifications and alerts, and then scour millions of dockets with a single search. Click here for details on Lexis Advance CourtLink The CaseMap ® Suite Comprised of four separate legal tools (available bundled together or separately), CaseMap Suite software can help you organize, visualize and strategize your case. Here are its four main case organization software components: CaseMap Complex case? Pull key facts together in a single place. From that holistic view, you can then plot out your strategy. Powerful visualization tools help you spot crucial links and reveal potentially hidden details. CaseMap also features an intuitive dashboard that helps you track case progress and collaborate within legal teams. TimeMap ® Case timelines are critical—yet they’re rarely straightforward. TimeMap software lets you build a clear, concise chronicle of events almost automatically, incorporating key dates, people and places. Then you can easily convert that timeline into powerful visual aid when it’s time to present your case. TextMap ® Ever had to sort through hundred pages of testimony to find a critical detail? You’ll definitely appreciate TextMap. Manage transcripts and depositions with ease and link them with their audio/video counterparts. Then quickly search and pinpoint what you need. Sanction ® An argument is only as strong as its delivery. Sanction software helps you tie all of your key case details, timelines, multimedia elements and testimony into a polished, compelling presentation—for a fraction of the cost of hiring a professional designer. Click here for details on each tool in the CaseMap Suite Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu. *** Legal Drafting Help Lexis ® for Microsoft ® Office Legal drafting is a core part of pretty much every lawyer’s job—problem is, it’s very, very time consuming. That’s why you’ll probably dig Lexis® for Microsoft® Office. It packs a veritable toolbox of legal drafting aids into a single, familiar platform. The software integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook ® , Microsoft Word and Office 365 ® to give you powerful editing, proofing and analysis capabilities. Create a table of authorities in minutes? Check. Quickly validate sources? Double-check. You’ll save time while producing stronger documents with this all-in-one legal drafting aid. Click here for details on Lexis for Microsoft Office Click here to return to the Buyer’s Guide main menu.LitigationPractical GuidanceLegal DraftingLegal Analyticshttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/347Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:55:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:8ae0f9a9-7e64-49c9-973d-1e949b5b113cellenhhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/346Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:20:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:b2059a1e-3d4c-4ded-a381-647ec8bd2a28ellenhhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/345Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:58:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:fe6067a0-e605-49f0-9205-e47e3db25a34ellenhCorbin on Contracts eBookhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/267Wed, 13 May 2020 20:55:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:6b2cea93-84d2-4386-a245-f5a6bf938270ellenhhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/p/requestformTue, 28 Apr 2020 11:44:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:8a702465-2fb7-4e71-863d-7960ad65eb6bhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/b/product-spotlight/posts/legal-analytics-buyer-s-guideTue, 14 Apr 2020 13:32:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:fde4ab1d-d7be-4645-95f7-a1b9ea194c9cellenhThe capabilities of legal analytics are fundamentally changing the way attorneys conduct online legal research. And when it comes to legal analysis, you have a few legal technology tools to choose from. All legal analytics resources aren’t created equal however—to find the right legal analytics software and services for the type of online legal research you’re doing, you need to know exactly what to look for and ask the right questions. Big data, AI, cognitive computing, machine learning—analytics technology is heavy on jargon. Prepare yourself with this handy primer: Eight Legal Analytics Terms You Should Know . When it comes to researching legal analytics providers, two names will likely come up. And while both Westlaw ® and LexisNexis ® offer significant analytics toolkits, it’s wise to compare and contrast the two before deciding on a legal research solution. If you’re unsure about the role of legal analytics in your firm, you can keep reading below. Or if you’re already familiar with legal analytics and want to get straight to the guide, click the big red download button at the top of this article to get the PDF . What is Legal Analytics? In simple terms, legal analytics is the science of drawing insights from large volumes of data. That means attorneys can use legal analytics to identify trends, spot patterns and predict the future (with a relative degree of accuracy, of course). But the real answer is far, far more nuanced than that. So nuanced, in fact, that we wrote an entire article about it. Read it here: What is Legal Analytics . Given the benefits of data analytics, it’s no surprise that many lawyers are drawn to the technology’s legal research and legal analysis capabilities. Those capabilities could mean something as simple as ballparking a verdict or settlement value, or as advanced as finding a jurisdiction with favorable precedent—either way, legal analytics has proven to be a powerful resource for savvy lawyers. How Legal Analytics Can Help a Lawyer Speaking broadly, legal analytics can help attorneys in one of two ways—they can help strategize and they can help persuade. When it comes to strategizing, legal analytics can offer insight into things like a settlement award or how long it took the case to reach a conclusion. Understanding those kinds of variables help law firms determine the best course of action, or whether it makes financial sense to take the case at all. Legal analytics can assist more directly with courtroom strategy as well. For instance, if you knew a judge had a tendency to deny a particular motion based on historical data, then you can tailor your approach accordingly. Attorneys have also used legal analytics to persuade. Language analytics for instance, has the ability to show lawyers precise words and phrases that can buttress a legal argument. It can also reveal flaws in expert testimony or help locate a court with precedent more favorable to a specific view. Data, Data, Data Pay attention here—this is important: Any analytics engine (legal or otherwise) is completely reliant on the data it uses. So it’s absolutely imperative that you determine where the analytics provider is getting it’s data. You want to make sure the data is current and reliable. It’s often said that bad data is worse than no data at all, and that’s especially true with legal analytics. Using an analytics tool that relies on untrustworthy data could lead to an incorrect analysis—which may ultimately result in a catastrophic outcome for the client. Yet data is only part of the equation; you’ve got to be able to work with it. Analysis paralysis is a very real thing. Strong analytics tools let you filter and refine, while incorporating intuitive visual aids to help you come to a prudent conclusion. Which Legal Analytics Tools Should You Buy? That’s the reason you’re here, right? Well, the answer is a rock-solid “it depends.” The takeaway is to know exactly what you want out of your legal analytics resources. Are you strictly focused on litigation? Are you a managing partner looking to measure the value of each case? Are you a time-pressed solo who needs to be extra-careful about which clients to take-on? Understanding your role’s specific needs is a great way to start refining your legal analytics choices. Remember this: details, details, details. When shopping for a legal analytics source, train yourself to look past the marketing hyperbole and ad-speak. Ask direct questions like “how can it help me?” and “what insights am I able to draw?” and, a perennial favorite, “can I trust the data?” Ready to dive in? Check out this handy guideProduct SpotlightLegal Analyticshttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resources/247Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:56:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:a669e7af-6f11-42fb-b5b3-52961179b65aVinayak KohliTrial imagehttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/m/resourcesThu, 27 Feb 2020 02:54:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:6669ce8c-0d42-4d79-9f5d-5663d96bed6ehttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faqTue, 14 Jan 2020 21:40:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:b291b0a3-e264-4573-8062-95084f0576d9paulsakalasGot a question on a legal topic? We’ve got some answers—start exploring this handy FAQ to find them. Responses are sorted into categories and many contain links to other helpful articles and websites. Since we’re always adding new stuff, you may want to bookmark this site and check back often to see what’s new.FAQhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/46/what-is-the-capital-gains-rate-for-cryptocurrencyMon, 06 Jan 2020 19:47:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:8af6b207-6923-4e85-b025-864cf81a8850paulsakalasFor starters, if you didn’t know cryptocurrency is taxable, please read this . Since it’s not officially issued by any country, the IRS doesn’t view cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, etc.) as a currency. Instead, it’s seen as an asset, making the sale and exchange of cryptocurrency a taxable event. That also means cryptocurrency can be subject to capital gains tax when used to make a purchase. The capital gains tax varies from zero percent to over 25 percent, based on a few variables like your taxable income and the types of items being bought/sold. If you want to see a more complete breakdown, this page on the IRS website talks about capital gains and losses .CryptocurrencyTax LawTaxTaxationhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/45/what-technology-is-most-important-to-lawyersMon, 06 Jan 2020 19:32:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:4ee366f5-e27f-4cc3-a0c5-6bf1633e9a74paulsakalasThat question is pretty wide open, but scroll through some of the Attorney Spotlight features on this site and you’ll see that several lawyers point to two key areas in which technology is vitally important: research and communications. For starters, legal research has come a long way in recent decades . It moved online in the 1970s and gradually migrated from dedicated terminals in a few exclusive firms to near ubiquity in most law offices today. Gone are the days spent poring through books in a law library. Thanks to the digital age, lawyers are able to quickly search for and retrieve legal documents, check citations, research judges and even harness artificial intelligence to uncover hidden insight. Ergo, it’s fair to say that online legal research technology is important to lawyers. In terms of communication technology, attorneys often reference mobile phones (specifically their ability to text and email) as a relatively new, yet essential part of their workflow. With these evolving communication capabilities comes the ability to transport files, review/sign documents and much more. Communications technologies are also enabling lawyers to work from anywhere, link multiple offices within a single firm and collaborate with remote teams.Attorney SpotlightLegal TechFAQTechnologyOnline Legal Researchhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/44/what-tools-do-lawyers-use-for-discoveryMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:58:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:0281a6f6-f8f6-49d3-81b3-c8bfa6f92f67paulsakalasDiscovery is perhaps one of the most critical steps in bringing a legal case—you can read more about it here . And while different lawyers often prefer different workflows, there are a few things to consider that may help you along in the process, with specific regard to Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery). Lawyers can rely on dedicated eDiscovery software from a third-party vendor. These software packages often incorporate a way to organize and store a myriad of different file types, from simple PDFs and Docs to more complex multimedia files like mp3s and jpgs. Speaking of files, a lot of these companies use cloud storage as an effective means to back up the files you’re collecting. It’s important to realize that those video files of depositions and hours of testimony add up and can overwhelm an already-taxed hard drive—having a dedicated storage medium with a redundant backup is a must. Since you’re probably going to be dealing with multiple sources, expect to see a range of different file types too. It may be handy to have a file converter to ensure that your files are stored in a more uniform manner. That can make it easier to recall relevant files more quickly when the time arises.LitigationLegal SoftwareFAQDiscoveryhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/43/can-evidence-be-submitted-after-discoveryMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:52:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:25d5de4a-3f52-4a89-89af-fb046fe3ea03paulsakalasYes, evidence can be submitted after discovery . That’s to allow for evidence that would have been impossible to reveal (with reasonable diligence) during the original discovery period. Evidence can be submitted with or without approval from the opposing party, but it is possible that the opposing party may argue that any submission of additional evidence may be cause for a new trial. But “yes” is the short answer. The long answer is a far more nuanced “maybe” and is largely dependent on the particulars of each case. Remember that there are stringent guidelines for permissible evidence and factors like your judge, opposing party and jurisdiction may play a role in determining if your evidence is admitted after the discovery period.LitigationFAQDiscoveryhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/42/what-are-the-chances-of-winning-a-personal-injury-lawsuitMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:40:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:545f093b-af8a-46de-9b6a-ef289b6dbf66paulsakalasThere is no one-size-fits-all answer here, as each case is often decided based upon a myriad of factors. Yet, there are a few facets to consider when questioning the probability of a specific personal injury lawsuit outcome. The most critical element of any successful personal injury lawsuit is the proper assignment of liability. In other words, did the defendant cause the injury? If there isn’t a clear answer to that question, then the chances of a successful suit can dim considerably. An attorney must also be ready to assess any updates in state and federal laws. Even a seemingly innocuous change can have a significant impact on the probability of a successful suit—hence, staying abreast of recent legislation is critical. Want to read about some of the other factors you should weigh before considering bringing a personal injury case? Read this: Five Things Every Personal Injury Attorney Should KnowLitigationLawsuitFAQpersonal injuryhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/41/what-is-discovery-in-lawMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:26:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:ae43f0d9-7ec1-407a-a6f6-6794cff26d75paulsakalasIn a legal context, “Discovery” is when all the parties involved in a legal dispute are required to share and exchange relevant legal information and accepted facts of a case. This is also the time in which each party typically obtains and reveals all of the evidence they plan to use in court to bolster their legal arguments. Either party can request documents and gather additional information. It is even possible for a party to request admission of some (or all) culpability for a particular aspect of a case. Discovery is an important and mandatory process, and it’s commonly used to help legal professionals determine their next steps. That’s because, after discovery, the parties are better able to assess the probability of their success. It also means that many cases are often settled after discovery via the Summary Judgement process—skipping a potentially lengthy (and costly) court battle.LitigationSummary JudgementFAQDiscoveryhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/40/how-do-i-calculate-a-fringe-benefit-rateMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:18:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:2170f100-3eb8-4e0b-85ca-b978af560eeepaulsakalasEmployers will calculate a fringe benefit rate to determine the percentage of an employee’s hourly wage relative to the fringe benefits they receive. That, in turn, allows an employer to see the actual cost of that employee to the company, beyond their base salary/wages. (If you’re not sure what a fringe benefit is, click here . ) The calculation is a simple one: just add up the cost of the fringe benefits for the year and divide it by the employee’s annual salary. Then, multiply by 100 to get the percentage. Here’s the equation: (Sum of All Fringe Benefits / Annual Salary) x 100 = Fringe Benefit Rate (%) So, if we determined that an employee’s fringe benefits add up to $10,000, and their base wages are $50,000 year, then the fringe benefit rate would be 20 percent. (10,000 / 50,000) x 100 = 20 Let’s break that down into hourly rate. Assuming a 40-hour work week, at $50,000 a year, that employee is paid around $24.04 an hour. With a fringe benefit rate of 20 percent, it means the employer actually pays an additional $4.81 on top of that base salary (20 percent of 24.04 is about 4.81), which results in a $28.85 hourly rate. Understanding the fringe benefit rate gives the employer a better picture of the actual cost of the employee.https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/39/what-does-an-employee-benefits-lawyer-doMon, 06 Jan 2020 18:05:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:acc1be18-0756-44ad-a4f0-751ac62d1a06paulsakalasEmployee benefits lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in employer-backed benefits that include, but aren’t limited to, retirement savings accounts, compensation plans, profit sharing, life insurance, health insurance and employee severance. An employee benefits lawyer may spend time drafting documents in regard to those employer-backed benefits. These attorneys often work closely with human resource departments, educating the staff on the legal responsibilities and the proper administration of the employer-supported benefits packages. It’s also common to see employee benefits lawyers coordinating with accounting departments to ensure benefits compliance with various state and federal tax codes. Employee benefits lawyers are typically particularly competent in the laws that are linked to employee benefits, specifically the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( ERISA ).BenefitsFAQLabor & Employmenthttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/lexis-legal-advantage/w/faq/38/what-is-an-appellate-practiceThu, 19 Dec 2019 20:20:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:e44610b3-a0d1-4e3a-9208-8236a47db0d9paulsakalasAfter a court ruling, one or both parties may be unhappy with the decision and choose to move forward with an appeal. In that scenario, they’ll look to lawyers within an appellate practice. That’s because bringing a case to an appellate court (AKA an appeals court) requires a different legal approach than the initial court case did. For instance, during an appellate trial, there is likely to be more focus on the legal issues at play and less focus on the details of the individual case. As such, an appellate attorney needs to have a different skillset than a traditional trial lawyer. Specifically, a lawyer within an appellate practice will have finely-honed research and drafting skills, along with a keen ability to present and persuade.LitigationFAQAppellate LawAppeals