Appellate Services

When it comes to appellate advocacy, experience isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential. At Counsel Press, we bring together the nation’s most seasoned team of appellate attorneys, consultants, and paralegals to support law firms through every phase of the appeals process. Trusted by attorneys in all 50 states—and having supported every firm on the Am Law 100—we’ve delivered results in every state and federal appellate court across the country.

Whether your client is pursuing a second chance or making a final stand, our team is equipped to guide you through even the most complex appellate challenges. From state appellate courts to the Supreme Court of the United States, we provide the strategic insight, technical precision, and deep legal knowledge needed to navigate high-stakes cases with confidence.

What truly sets Counsel Press apart is our people. With more than 1,000 years of combined experience in appellate law, our nationwide team brings an unmatched depth of expertise to every matter we handle. When the outcome matters most, law firms turn to Counsel Press for expert-driven, end-to-end appellate support.

Our Services Include:

Full-Service Brief and Document Preparation

Comprehensive drafting and formatting of all appellate documents, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, ensuring precise compliance with court requirements.

Advanced Document Sequencing and Pagination

Expert organization and page numbering to ensure compliance and readability across all jurisdictions.

Digital Brief Creation and e-filing Services

Seamless electronic brief preparation, formatting, and filing in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide.

Rule-Compliant Statement and Certification Drafting

Preparation of jurisdiction-specific statements and certifications required by local, state, and federal appellate rules.

Notice and Stipulation Drafting

Efficient drafting of procedural documents, including notices of appeal and stipulations, tailored to court requirements.

Professional Typesetting from All Digital Formats

High-quality typesetting from email, cloud-based files, or other electronic formats—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation.

End-to-End Production, Filing, and Service

Complete print and electronic production, including binding, filing, and service of all appellate materials with fast turnaround and court-specific precision.

Supreme Court of the United States

The Counsel Press Supreme Court Division specializes exclusively in the complex rules and procedures of the Supreme Court of the United States. We offer the highest quality professional Supreme Court brief printing available. We have worked with and printed legal briefs for all AM Law 100 firms. Our clients also include State Attorney Generals and Supreme Court clinics at leading law schools.

State and Federal Courts

Counsel Press’ experienced staff is available to obtain, transmit or finalize court documents for any state or federal appellate court. We provide assistance for all stages of the appellate process, and offer you as much assistance as you require through each step.

For our New York State clients, we offer CalendarWatch™, a case monitoring service for the New York Appellate Divisions – First and Second Departments. Counsel Press will notify clients when their appeal is scheduled for oral argument (such notices are not provided by the courts.)

New York Appellate Division

Practitioners filing an appeal in the New York Appellate Division, First Department and/or in the Appellate Term, First Department should be aware of these Courts’ term calendars and how the term calendar system impacts their appeal. In any given calendar year, the Appellate Division, First Department and Appellate Term, First Department have 10 terms for argument and submission, and there are specific deadlines by which documents must be filed in order to take part in a given term.