So the case that you lost—or won—at the trial court level is going to be appealed. What now? If you have not already done so, you should select and engage an appellate attorney. Whom to choose and how to forge a successful relationship with that attorney often involves considerations that are specifically tailored to appellate practice—a litigation specialty that is built upon a distinct set of analytical, strategic, brief writing, and oral advocacy skills, as well as a particular base of procedural knowledge. Read more in the attached article.