The attorneys at the Law Offices of Deborah Hankinson PC bring a unique and valuable perspective to the practice of appellate law. Outstanding briefing and oral advocacy skills are mainstays of the firm. But we go beyond that by supplying our clients with the benefits of knowing how an appellate judge views the issues.

Our ability to consider an appeal from the judge's standpoint comes naturally. Our founder, Deborah G. Hankinson, was a Justice on the Fifth District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas and our attorneys have had many years of experience clerking with federal and Texas state court judges. As a result, we have a profound understanding of how the appellate process works, the importance of policy and precedent, and how best to present the issues.

Our appellate practice includes all phases of state and federal appeals. We handle post-trial motions, appellate briefing, and oral arguments for our clients, and we assist on appeals being handled by other attorneys. In addition, we regularly consult and strategize with trial teams. During the pretrial and trial process, we provide key insights on applicable law and optimize the client's position in the event of an appeal. Working closely with the trial team, we prepare dispositive motions, key pretrial motions, as well as jury charges or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and provide advice on error preservation.

We also provide mediation services covering a range of legal subject matters and scenarios, including complex contractual and business disputes, mass tort situations, and sensitive employment law matters. We bring all our skills and experience to bear in a concerted effort to identify common ground and help the parties move towards a mutually acceptable resolution.

Above all else, we pride ourselves on our professionalism. Our appellate strategies are based on a thorough analysis of the facts and the law, intimate knowledge of the appellate process, and an appreciation of the client's objectives. Our mediation services are based on our ability to bring focused attention and analysis to existing legal controversies while listening carefully to the positions and priorities of the mediating parties. At the Law Offices of Deborah Hankinson PC, we put our appellate background, first-hand judicial experience, and dedication to excellence to work for you.