Horton, Shields & Knox has built its reputation on a strong commitment to appellate law. Not merely an extension of trial law, appellate cases carry with them unique demands that must be handled with special care.

An initial consultation with an Horton, Shields & Knox attorney helps determine the appeal potential of a given case. If a case is deemed to have appellate potential, your Horton, Shields & Knox counsel will use all of the legal and analytical tools at our disposal to obtain a successful result at the appellate level.

Appeals can involve a variety of tactical decisions, including drafting post trial motions, filing appeals, appellate motions, petitions for certification/certiorari, motions for reconsideration, post-trial settlement negotiation, and presentation of oral argument.

Our attorneys have argued hundreds of cases before the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts. We have also represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2^nd Circuit. In 2005, our senior partner, Wesley Horton, successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the United States in Kelo v. New London. This extensive appellate experience ensures that your case will be prepared for the higher level of legal scrutiny that appellate cases demand.

Our significant scholarly contributions and legal community involvement also insure that your counsel will be aware and up-to-date in trying to best serve you. Some of our published works include The Annotated Rules of Appellate Practice for Connecticut and an annual review of Connecticut appellate and Supreme Court decisions. We also lecture on appellate practice at the law school level and serve on the state judicial rules committee. Finally, we annually organize and present a comprehensive, multi-day symposium on appellate practice in conjunction with the Connecticut Bar Association and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.