Appeals

    Once a judgment has been entered in a South Dakota case, it can be appealed to either the South Dakota Supreme Court or the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Reiter Law Firm has experience filing briefs in both courts. Our appellate team thinks creatively, writes persuasively, and advocates skillfully when petitioning an appellate court and responding to an appeal.

    Knowing the rules governing appeals is crucial to both winning a case that was lost and defending a case that was won at the trial court. At Reiter Law Firm, we understand the difference between trial work and appellate work, and we navigate these rules so that our clients have the best chance of a successful result. Winning an appeal starts before the trial court rules because a straightforward record with clear objections is critical to appellate success. We work with trial teams to develop legal strategy, lead motions practice, and secure a clean record for a potential appeal.

    One of our attorneys is co-founder and editor of South Dakota Amicus, the leading review of the South Dakota Supreme Court. Amicus previews arguments and promptly delivers summaries to each subscriber’s inbox the Monday after the South Dakota Supreme Court releases its opinions.