Appellate

Underwood attorneys offer statewide solutions from litigation to the appeal process.

Underwood’s Appellate practice attorneys combine their creative legal thinking and skilled writing with fact-based narratives and advocacy. Appellate practice begins in the trial court where trial and appellate attorneys collaborate to create a strong legal team. Appellate lawyers aid in a number of ways including preserving error, drafting jury charges, research during trial, and seeking emergency and mandamus relief. 

Underwood’s appellate attorneys regularly practice in the state and federal courts of appeals. On appeal, whether we are defending a favorable decision or challenging an undesirable result, our strategy leverages a deep knowledge of the legal issues, thorough research, and a determination to seek out and address pivotal issues that can make or break a case.

Our Successes

Successfully challenged trial court’s refusal to dismiss a lawsuit worth over a million dollars through the application of the Texas Citizens Participation Act.

Summary judgment affirmed for premises owner against patron claiming severe injuries.

Represented landowner against a neighbor’s claim for a portion of landowner’s property. The trial court’s ruling in favor of the neighbor was overturned on appeal.

Successfully challenged trial court’s decision to permit a church to be sued by a faction of its members.

Practice Group Leader

Jennie Knapp

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John T. Smithee, Jr.

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