Civil Litigation Lawyers Aggressively Pursue Your Case in Traverse City

Experienced attorneys litigate everything from small claims to appeals in northern Michigan

The litigators at the Phelps Legal Group handle all types of civil cases, from small claims to appeals. We win cases at trial and on appeal, and we negotiate settlements that benefit you.

How does an appeal work?

In an appeal, your attorney asks a higher court to decide if the trial court made the right decision in your case. Your attorney writes a long document called a brief, files it with the appeals court and then appears in court to argue your case and answer questions from the appellate judges. You can seek an appeal for any kind of case, including those involving:

  • Adoptions
  • Contracts
  • Divorce
  • Child support
  • Child custody
  • Wills and estates

We handle appeals on a regular basis, including cases in which some other law firm represented the client at the trial court level.

Can I appeal if the court or the jury misunderstood the facts?

In most cases, an appeal is not about the facts of the case. An appeal asks a higher court to determine if the trial judge applied the law correctly. An appeal does not allow you to try your case again or present new evidence. There are no witnesses, no testimony and no jury. If the appellate court decides a legal error was made in the case, the court can send the case back to the trial court for a new trial. The Phelps Legal Group is highly skilled at litigating appeals.

Call our civil litigation attorneys today

Our litigators get results for clients. Call the Phelps Legal Group for an appointment today at 231-421-6577 or reach us through our online contact form.