Lost a Case in Nevada? You May Have Options.
Are you a trial attorney with a heavy caseload and a looming appellate deadline? Writing an effective brief requires hundreds of hours of research and a specific "appellate voice." We offer brief-writing services for other law firms. If you have the file ready to go but lack the bandwidth to draft a 30-page brief that complies with every NRAP requirement, we can step in as of-counsel or on a contract basis to handle the heavy lifting for you.
Appellate Law · Reno & Minden, NV
Our Appellate Practice
At the Law Offices of Maximilian A. Stovall, our appellate work is led by Lucas Glanzmann, who completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Nevada Supreme Court after law school. During that time, he worked alongside the justices to research complex legal issues and draft appellate decisions, contributing to both unpublished orders and published opinions that shaped Nevada law.
That experience informs everything we do on appeal. Having evaluated briefs from the Court's perspective, our team understands what earns credibility, what captures attention, and what undermines a case before a justice finishes the first page. We write briefs that are precise, strategically focused, and grounded in the record.
For Trial Attorneys
Brief-Writing Support When You Need It
Are you a trial attorney with a heavy caseload and a looming appellate deadline? Writing an effective brief requires hundreds of hours of research and a specific appellate voice. If you have the file ready to go but lack the bandwidth to draft a brief that complies with every NRAP requirement, we can step in as of-counsel or on a contract basis to handle the heavy lifting for you.
Appellate brief writing is a different skill than trial work. Different voice, different structure, different audience. Lucas brings direct Nevada Supreme Court experience to every brief we write, and our firm's managing attorney, Max Stovall, has appellate depth that runs through the firm's broader litigation practice.
You keep the client relationship. We handle the appellate record.
NRAP deadlines are strict. In most civil cases, you have 30 days from judgment to file a notice of appeal. The earlier you call, the more options we have.
Common Questions
Nevada Appeals: What You Need to Know
How long do I have to file an appeal in Nevada?
In most civil cases, you have 30 days from the date of judgment to file a notice of appeal under Nevada Rule of Appellate Procedure 4. Criminal cases have their own deadlines. Missing the window ends the appeal, with very limited exceptions. If you are considering an appeal, call immediately.
What is the difference between the Nevada Court of Appeals and the Nevada Supreme Court?
Nevada has two appellate courts. The Nevada Court of Appeals was created in 2015 to handle overflow from the Supreme Court. Most civil and criminal appeals are assigned there first. Some cases go directly to the Supreme Court, including first-degree murder cases and matters involving the constitutionality of a statute. We can tell you in a brief call which court will likely hear your matter and what the timeline looks like.
Does losing a case mean I have grounds for an appeal?
Not automatically. An appeal is not a second trial. The appellate court reviews whether a legal error occurred, not whether it agrees with the outcome. We will evaluate the record honestly and tell you whether a viable appeal exists before you invest time or money in pursuing one.
What does it cost to appeal a case in Nevada?
That depends on the complexity of the record and the issues involved. We offer an initial consultation to evaluate whether an appeal is worth pursuing. If it is, we will give you a clear picture of what the work involves and what it will cost.
