The Rule regarding the time in which to respond to a brief is now 30 days,instead of 20. It's common to receive a brief (or a motion for more time)...

There are a few points to make. You may respond to the Request for OA by opposing Oral Argument and by indicating why you think it would be...

It sounds as if you may have a good case. Contact a personal injury or negligence attorney without delay to discuss n more detail.

Inn addition to comments by my colleagues, I would strongly suggest that you express in writing any legal reason why the motion should not be granted.

What is the length of time a lawyer has to set a trial date in an appeal after a continued trial.?

It depends on the reasons for the delay. Delay are often caused when one party seeks (and obtains) extensions of time. You may oppose the request...

If we appeal a Motion for Summary Judgment that was granted against us can we use same counsel?

You ma use anyone that you want, including trial counsel.

If it's civil (rather than criminal), you file the Notice of Appeal timely and the handling of the transcript comes a little later. I strongly...

How to file an initial brief as an appellant?

You don't. This is too important to screw up. .You need to speak with an attorney. There are procedures, rules, deadlines, etc.

It depends. Winner usually gets costs. Attorney's fees are a different matter. Were they awarded below? There has to be a basis: statute,...

How do I prevent the appellee from filing an answer brief or being able to defend my appeal after they have failed appear?

The court likes to resolve matters on the merits, but it also expects compliance with rules. You may respond to the motion by pointing out that it...