Civil Appellate Lawyers
Nevada Civil Litigation and Family Court Appeals
If you lost your case or wish to challenge a judge's ruling in a civil matter, contact the civil appeals lawyers of Ciciliano & Associates, LLC. Our attorneys can determine if you have grounds and if you should follow through.
Experienced trial lawyer Luke Ciciliano represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation, as well as appeals of verdicts, judgments and denied motions. He serves clients in Clark County and Southern Nevada.
Time may be critical.
The filing of civil and family court appeals are time sensitive so you should contact an attorney immediately. Call our Las Vegas office at 702.382.2209.
Civil Appeals — We help clients seek post-judgment relief relating to any civil action, such as breach of contract, other disputes, wrongful acts or negligence claims:
- An adverse jury verdict or bench verdict
- Dismissal of your lawsuit
- Amount of damages awarded
- Injunctions granted or denied
Family Court Appeals — Many civil appeals arise in the context of divorce and custody proceedings:
- Child custody
- Child support
- Division of assets in divorce
- Alimony
- Injunctions
About Civil Appeals
If you lose at trial, you only have a limited window of time to file a notice of appeal with the District Court or Family Court. The court may order parties to a formal settlement conference with a mediator or retired judge to try to work out an agreement.
If the case is not settled in mediation, both sides file briefs. Child custody cases are heard on a "fast track" basis, usually decided within five months. Other civil appeals are heard by the Nevada Supreme Court in the traditional appellate proceedings, which can take a year or more.
Appeals are limited to the original trial or hearing. New evidence cannot be introduced, but the appellate court will consider evidence or testimony that was wrongly admitted or excluded. We thoroughly examine the court transcripts for errors by the judge or misconduct by the opposing party (e.g., withholding evidence).
Don't Allow Your Rights to Expire
Civil and family court appeals are time-sensitive. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to appeal. We will explain our fees and the costs of an appeal versus the potential gain and likely outcome.
Arrange a consultation today at our conveniently located office, directly behind the federal courthouse at Sixth Street and Clark in Las Vegas.
