In my Appellate brief is there a certain way I need to refer to the transcript?

In the statement of facts, all statements must be supported by a record reference. I always put the record page number in parentheses at the end...

As one of my colleagues notes, the Statute of Limitations is four months, not 120 days. Your particular four month period could be longer or...

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How many months does a party have to perfect an appeal after a Notice of Appeal has been entered at the Appellate Division?

Time to perfect is nine months. Check the court's rules at 22 NYCRR Part 600 on whether you can accelerate the appellant's deadline. I know you...

Motion

Do not expect the latitude in federal court that you may be accustomed to in state court. Federal judges, overall, run much tighter ships. A...

Can I get a copy of the transcripts from my first court date? An how do I obtain them?

What court were you in? Family or local? You will need to contact the clerk to request the CD for the date(s), then get the list of...

How long does a motion to set aside verdict take? And would I need an appellate lawyer?

If the confession is reliable, who cares how long the motion takes? The motion must be made before sentence, and had better include an affidavit...

Can a judge in a NY civil case award the plaintiff a summary judgment without ruling on a defendants motion to dismiss

If defendant appears for the damages trial and does not object, he/she/it will have waived a decision on the motion. Don't mention it--it's their...

What to do if a civil judge ignored a hearsay to discuss and two papers were missing? Can I demand Courtroom hidden cameras?

I am not aware that courtrooms have hidden cameras.

I had a default judgment entered against me (improper service at an old address). I went to court after filing an order

The megabanks are incredible bureaucracies. Things have to go through many levels before action is taken.

Are Depositions Always Done By the Opposing Counsel?

Depositions are usually done only of the parties, but if a non-party has relevant information--an eyewitness who may not be available at trial,...