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My Supersedeas Presentation to Creditors’ Counsel

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This week, I had the privilege of presenting at the 23rd Annual Collections & Creditors’ Rights Course hosted by TexasBarCLE in Houston. My session, Superseding Judgments Pending Appeal, focused…

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E148: Launching an Appellate Team Inside a Plaintiff-Oriented Firm | Andrew Gould

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E147: Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Becoming an Appellate Lawyer | Milo Bobbitt

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An Opportunity to Help Shape the Next Edition of The Greenbook

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E146: Behind the Mic: Five Years of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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E145: Clerking, Courts, and Concurrences | Adam Shniderman

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D. Todd Smith is a seasoned appellate lawyer who helps trial teams position cases for success at every stage of litigation. Focusing on preserving error and handling complex legal issues, Todd works to avoid potential appellate pitfalls before they arise. He provides deep analysis, tackles critical motions, and delivers the edge trial lawyers need to excel in high-stakes litigation.

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Five Years of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast: A Look Back and a Fresh Start

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The Texas Appellate Law Podcast will soon celebrate five years on the air. What began as an idea between two appellate lawyers hoping to demystify our practice area has evolved…

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SCOTX Signals Major Changes to Merits Briefing and Central-Docketing Systems

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How to Become an Appellate Lawyer

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Reconsideration Strategies When the Trial Judge Has Left Office

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“Reconsideration” is disfavored in Texas trial courts. The procedural rules don’t contemplate motions to reconsider, but lawyers still file them—usually when they’re convinced the trial judge got an important but…

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What’s the Deadline for Filing a Mandamus Petition?

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Reconsideration Strategies When the Trial Judge Has Left Office

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“Reconsideration” is disfavored in Texas trial courts. The procedural rules don’t contemplate motions to reconsider, but lawyers still file them—usually when they’re convinced the trial judge got an important but…

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Hiring an Appellate Specialist for a Critical Trial-Court Hearing

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An Opportunity to Help Shape the Next Edition of The Greenbook

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If you’re a Texas practitioner with strong opinions about citation form, now’s your chance to be heard.

The Texas Law Review Editorial Board is gathering feedback for the next edition…

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SCOTX Signals Major Changes to Merits Briefing and Central-Docketing Systems

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Handling Your First (or Next) Business Court Case, Featuring the Fifteenth Court of Appeals

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A Candid Conversation with Chief Justice Nathan Hecht

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast

The Texas Appellate Law Podcast, hosted by D. Todd Smith and Jody Sanders, explores the key issues shaping Texas appellate practice through candid conversations with judges, court staff, and top trial and appellate attorneys. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights into the appellate system and practical tips, from managing and presenting cases to embracing the latest legal technology. Sponsored by Court Surety Bond Agency and Thomson Reuters.

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