Megan McDonald Publishes Article on Next Steps Following Notice of Appeal for SDCBA New Lawyer’s Division
San Diego, Calif. (August 26, 2024) – San Diego Associate Megan McDonald recently wrote an article on what to do following a civil notice of appeal that was published in San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) New Lawyer’s Division monthly newsletter titled For the Record.
In her article, titled "What to do After Receiving a Civil Notice of Appeal," Ms. McDonald outlines crucial steps for civil attorneys to take when faced with an appeal of a favorable court ruling. She emphasizes the importance of immediately assessing the appeal's jurisdictional validity by examining the appealability of the judgment or order and the timeliness of the notice. If the appeal is found to be valid, McDonald advises on strategic next steps, such as considering a cross-appeal or reviewing the appellant’s record designation.
Ms. McDonald is an associate in the San Diego office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Appellate Practice.
Each of the firm's offices include partners, associates and a professional staff dedicated to meeting the challenge of providing the firm's clients with extraordinary service.
