STERLING LAW, LLC
A p p e l l a t e A t t o r n e y s
Sterling Law LLC, an appellate practice law firm, is dedicated to providing experienced, competent, and aggressive appellate representation in civil and criminal appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
From laying the foundation for your appeal in the trial court, through briefing, to oral argument, put a dedicated appeal lawyer on your side.
To set up an initial consultation with a Nevada appellate attorney, call (702) 583-3333 or email Sterling Law at appeals@sterlinglaw.us.
Beau Sterling Recognized in 2010 Mountain States Super Lawyers
Sterling Law appellate attorney Beau Sterling has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Mountain States Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Information on the Super Lawyers selection process is available here.
The State Bar has posted photos taken by Beau Sterling for Nevada Lawyer magazine at the annual meeting in Monterey, California. The photos are available on the State Bar website.
Nevada Supreme Court Appellate Win
The Nevada Supreme Court, sitting en banc, considered whether the district court erred in giving a sudden-emergency jury instruction in a rear-end automobile collision case. A jury had found against the rear-ended plaintiff. The Supreme Court concluded that the district court erred in giving the instruction and reversed. In its opinion, the Court clarifies that the sudden-emergency doctrine applies when an emergency affects the actor requesting the instruction and the actor shows that he or she was otherwise exercising due care. Posas v. Horton, 126 Nev. Adv. Op. 12 (April 15, 2010) (en banc).
Amendments to Federal Appellate Rules and Ninth Circuit Local Rules Effective December 1, 2009
The Ninth Circuit has posted a redline PDF version of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Ninth Circuit Local Rules, and Circuit Advisory Committee Notes showing the recent amendments that went into effect on December 1, 2009. Also available, in PDF and HTML formats, is the revised FRAP and Ninth Circuit Rules as presently applicable. Note, in particular, the changes to the way days are counted in FRAP 26.
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Trial Victory
Congratulations to attorney Richard Vilkin, of counsel to Sterling Law LLC, for his recent trial victory. After a contentious 13-day bench trial, the district court found in favor of our client on all issues and awarded him a judgment in the amount of $439,499 on his claim for breach of a commercial contract. Mr. Vilkin was lead trial counsel. The case is presently on appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Nevada Supreme Court Appellate Win
In response to a petition for rehearing filed by Sterling Law attorney Beau Sterling, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed its prior ruling and vacated a district court injunction in a case involving the meaning and applicability of certain provisions of NRS Chapter 116, Nevada's Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act ("UCIOA"). Boulder Oaks Cmty. Ass’n v. B & J Andrews, 125 Nev. Adv. Op. 33 (August 20, 2009) (rehearing granted; reversed).
Nevada Supreme Court E-Filing Opens for Civil Cases
The Nevada Supreme Court has announced that, effective July 30, 2009, the Nevada Supreme Court Clerk’s Office will be accepting both civil and criminal documents for filing through its web-based electronic filing (e-filing) system. The system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the submission of filings. The system allows attorneys and district court clerks to file documents; pay filing fees; view and print electronic versions of documents and docket sheets; and receive electronic notifications when other parties or participants file to your cases. To get started e-filing documents, please visit the Supreme Court's Court E-filing information page.
Nevada Supreme Court Appellate Rules Changes Take Effect July 1, 2009
On December 31, 2008, the Nevada Supreme Court adopted comprehensive changes to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Court's Order Amending the Rules of Appellate Procedure may be accessed from the Court's website here: ADKT 381 Order (7.14MB pdf) A text-searchable version is available on this website here (5.40MB pdf). The rules go into effect on July 1, 2009, and apply to all appeals docketed in the Nevada Supreme Court on or after that date.
Beau Sterling to Deliver CLE Seminars on New Appellate Rules
Sterling Law attorney Beau Sterling will provide a comprehensive review of the recent changes to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, which take effect on July 1, 2009. Mr. Sterling will also provide a general review of the procedures governing appeals in the Nevada Supreme Court. The seminars, sponsored by the State Bar of Nevada, will take place on July 16, 2009 in Reno and on July 17, 2009 in Las Vegas. Flyer here. For more information, visit the State Bar of Nevada website at www.nvbar.org.
The State Bar has posted photos taken by Beau Sterling for Nevada Lawyer magazine at the annual meeting recently held at Lake Tahoe. The photos are available on the State Bar website.
Pro Bono Appellate Victory
On June 4, 2009, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the judgment for attorney fees and costs awarded against Eugene and Thelma Haselton. Sterling Law attorney Beau Sterling accepted the pro bono appeal through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Pro Bono Project. The case is Haselton vs. Gladiator Corp. (No. 51356). A copy of the Court's unpublished order is available here. Gladiator's petition for reconsideration is pending.
Update: Rehearing denied on July 31, 2009.
Electronic Filing Mandatory for Ninth Circuit Appeals as of January 2, 2009
The Administrative Order Regarding Electronic Filing in All Ninth Circuit Cases (corrected as of 11/10/08) provides details about which documents can and cannot be filed electronically. More information is available on the Court's website.
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