One of the real perks of being an appellate lawyer is that I have the opportunity to just READ -- read all of the crazy stories about life that work...
Mark Hayes
Costs, And Sometimes The Best Option Is . . . To Give Up
I don't know how many law firm webpages I've read where the lawyers tout their absolute relentlessness. "I'll fight for you!" "When you need a...
Co-Defendant Criminal Case Spotlighted In New Podcast
An old law schools classmate of mine, and current criminal defense attorney, has recently begun a criminal law podcast. Her first episode...
What Makes For Good Oral Argument In The Appellate Courts?
I appeared for another oral argument recently, and it was my second in two weeks. That's relatively unusual in the appellate world; very few cases...
Mark Hayes Argues Contract Case At North Carolina Supreme Court
What does it look like when a case has oral arguments? Take a look at this recent argument by this firm at the N.C. Supreme Court: Oral Arguments...
The Election of Judges – Part II
In Part I, I laid out the arguments for the election of judges. Today I take the other side, arguing for the appointment of judges. Appointing...
The Election of Judges – Part I
As election season approaches, many people do not think about the races below the one for President. Yet in North Carolina we elect our judges, and...
Appealing DVPOs And Other Restraining Orders
Facing accusations of domestic violence is a harrowing experience, particularly if you are innocent. The weight of such allegations can be...
Handling An Appeal Without An Attorney
Appeals involves strict procedural rules, adherence to deadlines, and a thorough understanding of appellate law. Further, each state has its own set...