Appellate Advocacy

Ansa Assuncao is often retained to advise clients on appellate issues before and during trial, or is brought into a case after trial to handle post-trial motions and the appeal.  Our attorneys have represented clients in appellate courts throughout the country.  When we try a case, we do so in full anticipation of the issues that may prove vital on appeal. Our appellate representations have included the following:

  • Nicastro v. McIntyre Machinery of America, 399 N.J. Super. 539 (App. Div. 2008) (product liability action brought by scrap-metal worker who was injured while operating shearing machine).
  • The Business Edge, Inc. v. Champion Mortgage, 519 F.3d 150 (3d. Cir. 2008) (dispute involving allegations that plaintiff violated Federal Communications Commission regulation which prohibited entities from acquiring toll telephone numbers).
  • Mount Laurel Tp. v. MiPro Homes, LLC, 188 N.J. 531, 910 A.2d 617, 2006 WL 3523984, N.J., December 7, 2006 (submitted brief on behalf of amicus curiae National Association of Home Builders).
  • Hardwicke v. American Boychoir School, 188 N.J. 69, 902 A.2d 900, 2006 WL 2255679, 211 Ed. Law Rep. 377, N.J., August 8, 2006 (dispute involving claims of sexual abuse).
  • Krystal Investigations & Security Bureau, Inc., v. United Parcel Services, Inc., 35 A.D.3d 817, 826 N.Y.S2d 727 (2d Dep’t 2006) (breach of contract claim by security service corporation against package delivery company to recover damages)
  • Sandpiper Development & Construction, Inc. v. Rosemary Beach Land Company, 907 So.2d 684 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005) (opinion of substantial importance to the developer community in Florida with regard to the enforcement of rights and obligations created by community governing documents).
  • J.D. Cousins & Sons, Inc. v. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Ins. Co., 341 F.3d 149, 2003 WL 21983716, C.A.2 (N.Y.), August 21, 2003 (Docket No. 02-9277) (dispute involving manufacturer of horizontal pressure vessel which brought action for breach of contract against vessel inspector).
  • David Bova v. Caterpillar, Inc., 305 A.D.2d 624, 761 N.Y.S.2d85 (2d Dep’t 2003) (action for personal injuries related to allegedly defective forklift).
  • Francesca Longo v. Armor Elevator Company, Inc., 307 A.D.2d 848 763 N.Y.S.2d 597 (N.Y.A.D.) (2003) (action for personal injuries sustained when an elevator allegedly malfunctioned).