Go offline with the Player FM app!
The Importance of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Appeals
Manage episode 520214846 series 2913528
Most lawyers don’t realize there’s a hidden pitfall that could instantly doom their appeal after trial…
Missing a single post-judgment deadline could cost your client everything—and it’s more common than you think.
In this episode, Holly Draper takes you behind the scenes on the nitty-gritty of findings of fact and conclusions of law in Texas family law—revealing the overlooked rules that can make or break your case (and your reputation).
You’ll discover…
- Why filing proposed findings before trial won’t shield you from critical post-judgment deadlines.
- The little-known mistakes that sabotage even seasoned trial lawyers on appeal.
- What happens behind the bench when judges delegate drafting findings—and how it could impact your client.
- The counterintuitive strategy for drafting findings when you’re on the losing side of the case.
- How missing a single day can doom your appeal—no matter how strong your arguments are.
124 episodes
Manage episode 520214846 series 2913528
Most lawyers don’t realize there’s a hidden pitfall that could instantly doom their appeal after trial…
Missing a single post-judgment deadline could cost your client everything—and it’s more common than you think.
In this episode, Holly Draper takes you behind the scenes on the nitty-gritty of findings of fact and conclusions of law in Texas family law—revealing the overlooked rules that can make or break your case (and your reputation).
You’ll discover…
- Why filing proposed findings before trial won’t shield you from critical post-judgment deadlines.
- The little-known mistakes that sabotage even seasoned trial lawyers on appeal.
- What happens behind the bench when judges delegate drafting findings—and how it could impact your client.
- The counterintuitive strategy for drafting findings when you’re on the losing side of the case.
- How missing a single day can doom your appeal—no matter how strong your arguments are.
124 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.