Appellate Advocacy

Whether you are seeking to preserve a good district court ruling or overturn an adverse one, you need counsel who understand appellate law and procedure. The most effective lawyers understand that the appellate court is a very different venue than the trial court. Goetz & Eckland has had great success at the appellate courts by knowing how to persuasively present their cases, understanding that it takes a different skill set to master appellate advocacy.

We have been involved in all aspects of appellate proceedings, including appeals from orders, interlocutory appeals, writs of mandamus, petitions for review, and petitions for writs of certiorari.

Notable Appellate Advocacy Cases

Our work

  • Westfield Insurance Company v. Advanced Auto Transport, Inc., et al
    2021
    No Coverage Under Business Use Exclusion
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Cusick v. Mozey’s
    May 2020
    Successful Appeal
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • DHS v. Restorff
    December 2018
    Deborah Eckland, Elizabeth Taylor and Chelsea Gauger briefed Minnesota Supreme Court
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Allison v. Potter
    January 25, 2016
    Summary Judgment in Favor of Westfield on Miller-Shugart Issue Upheld on Appeal
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Tierney v. Arrowhead Concrete
    February 15, 2012
    Court of Appeals Upholds District Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment Dismissing Case Against Client Arrowhead Concrete
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Buscher v. Montag
    August 4, 2009
    Summary Judgment in Favor of Demars Dismissing Case and Awarding Sanctions Upheld on Appeal
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Johnson vs. Spencer
    December 23, 2008
    Court of Appeals Reverses District Court’s Dismissal of Case Allowing Client Johnson’s Case Against School District to Move Forward
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Hyland Courts v. BEI
    July 3, 2006
    Jury Verdict in Favor of BEI Exterior Maintenance Upheld on Appeal
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    Appellate Advocacy
  • Kuhl v. Heinen
    December 17, 2003
    Court of Appeals Upholds District Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment in Favor of Daycare Client Heinen
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    Appellate Advocacy
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APPELLATE ADOCACY TEAM

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We are doing every day what we set out to do—to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. We work closely with our client to make sure we understand how we can best help them. We are practical lawyers who heavily invest ourselves in the outcome of our clients' cases.

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