Common Formatting Rejections in Virginia Circuit Court Filings (and How to Avoid Them)
A rejected filing rarely means the argument was wrong. It usually means something on the page didn’t match what the clerk’s office was checking for. In Virginia circuit courts, rejections cluster around the same handful of issues, and most of them are avoidable if you know where to look before you hit file. If you’re […]
Discovery Deadlines and Document Production: A Paralegal’s Guide to Staying on Track
Discovery rarely fails because the law was misunderstood. It fails because a deadline slipped, a production got out of order, or nobody was tracking which requests were still open. By the time anyone notices, opposing counsel has filed a motion to compel and the conversation has shifted from what the evidence shows to why it […]
Microsoft Word Settings That Are Ruining Your Table of Contents and Authorities
You did everything right. Your citations are clean. Your argument is solid. You’re ready to file. But then you look at your tables of contents and authorities. Page numbers are wrong. Headings are missing. Your Table of Authorities looks… confused. At this point, it starts to feel personal. It’s not. Microsoft Word doing exactly what […]
When Trial Attorneys Should Consider Bringing in an Appellate Specialist
Not every case needs an appellate specialist, but when it does, timing matters.
Virginia appellate briefs require strict formatting, accurate citations, and full compliance with court rules. Even small errors can delay or reject your filing.
Knowing when to hire an appellate specialist helps ensure your brief is filed correctly and on time
Appellate Brief Rejection? Here’s what to do.
Got an appellate brief rejected? This guide breaks down why courts reject briefs—from formatting and Bluebook citation errors to missed procedural requirements—and what to do next to correct and resubmit quickly.
7 Common Appellate Brief Mistakes
A strong argument can be undermined by technical mistakes in an appellate brief. This guide explains seven common errors attorneys should look for before filing, including formatting issues, citation problems, and rule compliance.