Baltimore, MD, appellate lawyer Timothy Dygert talks about his approach to appellate work. He states that he and his team understand that, as appellate advocates, courts are not always required to hear a case. It is therefore essential to present the issues in a manner that clearly demonstrates why the court should grant review—whether the matter involves a novel legal question never before addressed in the jurisdiction or an issue with broader public significance beyond the immediate parties.

The appellate advocates at his firm excel at “selling” these issues to the court, crafting petitions for certiorari that effectively highlight the importance of the case and the reasons the court should consider it. Their strategic approach is designed to maximize the likelihood that the appellate court will rule in the client’s favor.