Announcing Final Decisions PLLC
I’m thrilled to announce the creation of Final Decisions PLLC, an appellate boutique and consultancy focused on appellate jurisdiction. Through it, I hope to partner with lawyers facing complex appellate-jurisdiction issues.
Almost six years ago, I started the Final Decisions blog as a way to keep on top of developments in the world of appellate jurisdiction. I never thought many—perhaps any—people would read it. But ever since, lawyers have reached out for help with appellate-jurisdiction issues.
I’ve decided that it’s time to turn that informal help into a formal practice. So please get in touch if you want to work together.
Thanks to the #AppllateSky/#AppellateTwitter community for reading, sharing, and engaging with my work. And special thanks, as always to Nicole Porter for everything.
Also, the website has gotten a much-needed update—feel free to check it out. And the Final Decisions blog will continue, and it will continue to be free, ad-free, and written by me (an actual human, not AI).
Final Decisions PLLC is an appellate boutique and consultancy that focuses on federal appellate jurisdiction. We partner with lawyers facing appellate-jurisdiction issues, working as consultants or co-counsel to achieve positive outcomes on appeal. Contact us to learn how we can work together.
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