Counsel for Law Firms

    Annette Hasapidis has focused on appellate work for more than 30  years, has handled over 450 appeals, and can help you defend a prior success at trial or overturn an adverse ruling at any stage of review in the state or federal courts. Her ability to master the details of a complex trial record, define issues in terms of the correct standard of review, and make a clear and persuasive written presentation of your strongest case can give you an outstanding chance of success before any appellate tribunal. That is why clients and fellow attorneys alike have called Ms. Hasapidis "a lawyer's lawyer."

    Specialized counsel at the appellate stage will ensure that a complete and proper record is in place so that the appellate court has  the full benefit of the evidence supporting a client's position. Ms. Hasapidis works with trial counsel on complex cases developing and executing a litigation strategy to achieve the most favorable posture for the case in a trial or appellate court. 

    It's easy, even for seasoned trial lawyers, to lose the forest for the trees under the demands of civil litigation - especially in an  unfamiliar forum or practice area. This firm offers experienced trial support, which makes the critical difference between victory and defeat  in challenging civil trials on either side of the case.

    Ms. Hasapidis's experience and familiarity with the rules of civil  trial practice and substantive law in both the state and federal courts  can help you prevail on pretrial motions including:

• Jurisdiction
• Removal
• Sufficiency of complaint
• Preemption
• Discovery
• Expert witnesses
• Evidentiary rulings
• Summary judgment

As strategic trial counsel, Ms. Hasapidis will be able to broader serve the needs of corporate clients that impact appellate practice.

    In high stakes litigation, it's never too early to consider the best strategy that will win secure a favorable result at the trial level and  maintain it on appeal. With over 300 appeals to her credit, New York and  Connecticut civil litigator Annette Hasapidis is well aware of the impact of trial counsel's tactical decisions on the viability of an appeal. Mistakes and oversights before or during trial can be fatal, while careful consideration of substantive law and procedural tools can protect important appellate issues that might otherwise be waived.

    The firm's civil litigation experience can strengthen your position on appeal through management of the record, definition of the issues in terms  favorable to your client, and constant reassessment of the settlement  value of your case. 

Ms. Hasapidis's diverse background and insight into the appellate process helps resolve essential issues, including:

• The settlement value of the case while the appeal is pending.
• The likelihood of a favorable ruling on any given issue for potential appeal.
• Identifying a hierarchy of issues to address - which to emphasize, which to mention, and which to abandon.
• Matching arguments to the appropriate standard of review for a given issue or assignment of error.
• Using the civil and appellate rules to protect the client's  interests with respect to bonds or stays of enforcement while the appeal  is pending.
• Revisiting questions that might have been overlooked or underdeveloped in the pretrial and trial stages, such as jurisdiction.