Category: Connecticut Rules of Appellate Procedure

  • How Long Does the Appellate Process Take in Connecticut? A Comprehensive Guide for Civil and Family Appeals 

    Since launching Connecticut Appellate Law Firm, one of the most frequently asked questions I have received is: “How long does a Connecticut civil or family appeal take to resolve?”   In legal practice, the answer is often “it depends.”   Under typical circumstances and without any special motions or complexities, the process from filing an appeal to […]

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  • Appealing Factual Findings? Not Without Transcripts

    When an appellant challenges a trial court’s factual findings, attention to procedural rules is crucial. In Park Seymour Associates, LLC v. City of Hartford / Park Squire Associates, LLC v. City of Hartford, the plaintiffs discovered this the hard way. Despite their reliance on testimony to argue that the trial court’s factual findings were clearly […]

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  • Navigating the 2025 Updates to Connecticut’s Appellate Rules

    As we step into 2025, appellate practitioners and litigants in Connecticut must familiarize themselves with the amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure. These changes, effective January 1, 2025 (with some provisions effective October 1, 2024), reflect the judiciary’s effort to modernize appellate practice and streamline processes for both counsel and self-represented litigants.  Noteworthy Updates […]

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