Laurie Webb Daniel WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM 23 When is the best time to hire an appellate lawyer? About ten years ago, I was typically hired to handle an appeal after a bad verdict. But often, I would run into waiver problems when the appellate court would not consider a great argument because it was not preserved in the trial court. Now, since Georgia has climbed to the top of the “hell hole jurisdiction” list—where nuclear verdicts from $10 million to $100 million are not unusual—clients often ask our What distinguishes the appellate skill set from the talents of a topnotch trial lawyer? When I decided to focus on appellate advocacy, I realized that what I wanted was to be “a lawyer’s lawyer”—the person trial lawyers would turn to when a judgment needed fixing. In other words, I view myself as the law person on the case, someone who argues to judges, not juries. Someone who can deliver a winning message in only a few minutes or a few pages. An Appellate Boutique: An Interview with at Webb Daniel Friedlander LLP Laurie Webb Daniel Webb Daniel Friedlander LLP An Appellate Boutique 75 14th Street NE, Suite 2450 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 (404) 433-6430 (cell) www.webbdaniel.law Laurie Webb Daniel, a renowned appellate lawyer and founding partner of Webb Daniel Friedlander LLP, is known for her expertise in appellate advocacy. In this interview for Lawyer Monthly magazine, Laurie shares her journey from trial to appellate law, highlighting the unique skills required for success in this field. She discusses the critical role of appellate lawyers, the advantages of a boutique practice, and offers advice for aspiring appellate attorneys. Join us as Laurie provides insights into the world of appellate law and the importance of effective legal advocacy.
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