ALL ABOUT LITIGATION TRACK | May It Please the Court: Judicial Advice and Insights on Appeals

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Moderator: Erwin O. (Erv) Switzer, Greensfelder, St. Louis

Panelists: Judge Robin Ransom, Supreme Court of Missouri, Jefferson City; Judge Jeffrey W. Bates, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Springfield; Judge Cynthia L. Martin, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Kansas City; Judge Cristian M. Stevens, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, St. Louis

We will discuss the following:

• Arguing to the court is different than arguing to a jury.
• Points briefed and points argued should be substantially the same.
• Read and follow Rule 84.04 when drafting briefs.