As the owner of your own firm, your time is as valuable as it is limited. Every moment you spend on struggling through drafting enormous summary judgment motions is time that you could be spending growing your business. In some cases, you can maximize your time and resources by working with outside counsel on these dispositive motions.
At Tyler Appeals, P.A., we specialize in taking these intensive motions off your plate, freeing you to focus on better ways to spend your time. Our focused approach also gives you another set of eyes and a new perspective on the best way to approach these motions. Call today to learn how we can help.
Types of Dispositive Motions
Dispositive motions play a powerful role in civil litigation by asking the court to resolve all or part of a case without the need for trial. These motions can shape the outcome of litigation or potentially bring the case to an early resolution. Some of the dispositive motions and responses that Tyler Appeals, P.A., regularly prepares include the following:
Motion to Dismiss
A frequent defense strategy is to simply file a motion to dismiss, no matter how well pled the complaint. We frequently help plaintiffs’ attorneys draft responses to them and identify flaws in complaints to avoid an early, premature dismissal. By assisting plaintiffs’ attorneys respond to motions to dismiss, Tyler Appeals, P.A., helps keep meritorious cases out of the appellate courts and get them through discovery while combating the lazy defense strategy of mindlessly moving to dismiss.
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
This motion is used after pleadings have been filed but before the trial commences. Like a motion to dismiss, it focuses solely on the contents of the pleadings and argues that a trial is unnecessary on all or certain legal issues. Motions for judgment on the pleadings are highly useful for defendants in testing theories of liability or for plaintiffs establishing the viability of a legal argument.
Motion for Summary Judgment
Motions for summary judgment are usually (but not always) filed after discovery is complete, and they rely on the information obtained during that process to argue that one side is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Depending on the circumstances, we may move for summary judgment on the entire case or only on specific claims. When defense counsel drops a motion for summary judgment and you have only a few weeks to respond, Tyler Appeals, P.A., helps plaintiffs’ attorneys identify the key factual disputes, research the important cases, and write the responsive briefs.
Benefits of Outside Counsel for Dispositive Motions
Partnering with outside appellate counsel for dispositive motion practice offers strategic and practical advantages that go beyond legal writing. At Tyler Appeals, P.A., we support trial lawyers by enhancing the quality of their most critical filings, preserving the appellate posture, and helping trial attorneys save valuable time so that they can focus on what they do best.
Maximizing the Value of This Case
Dispositive motions often serve as the turning point in litigation. Whether the goal is to win early or to frame key legal issues for trial and appeal, the stakes are high. By bringing in outside counsel, trial lawyers gain a partner who understands how judges evaluate written arguments and how higher courts scrutinize the record. Our firm drafts motions and responses with both the trial judge and appellate court in mind. By relying on our skill and experience, you increase your chances of a favorable outcome.
Maximizing the Value of Other Cases
Trial attorneys have more on their plates than just one matter, and it is easy to become spread too thin. Delegating a major dispositive motion to outside counsel allows you to reallocate your limited time and energy to other high-value cases. Instead of spending days buried in research and drafting, your firm can keep momentum on other files by advancing discovery or managing settlement negotiations. Even with taking in the cost of hiring an outside attorney to handle dispositive motions, you could increase your returns across your other cases.
Focusing on Business Development
Time spent crafting a 5,000-word summary judgment motion or response is time not spent meeting clients or developing the firm’s presence in the market. With our firm handling heavy legal writing, your attorneys can focus on growing their practice and nurturing client relationships. The support we provide can adapt to your firm’s situation, whether we assist behind the scenes or take an active role as co-counsel. We can help firms deliver strong legal results while freeing up partners to focus on long-term growth.
How Tyler Appeals Supports Dispositive Motion Strategy
Tyler Appeals, P.A., offers comprehensive support throughout the dispositive motion process. Whether you’re aiming to end the case before trial or shape the record for a clean appeal, our firm delivers sharp legal writing and strategic insight at every stage. Tyler’s involvement elevates the strength of your argument while freeing up your time for trial preparation or other matters. Support includes:
- Drafting summary judgment motions and responses
- Identifying appealable legal issues
- Structuring arguments for trial judges and appellate panels
- Conducting deep legal research
- Framing issues to preserve error for appeal
- Refining key motion sections
- Advising on filing procedures
- Coordinating with trial teams
Collaboration is a big part of our approach, and we are ready to work with solos and small firms that could benefit from having a seasoned professional take a hefty dispositive motion off their desks.
Talk to Tyler Appeals, P.A. Today
If your firm is bogged down in litigation, having to draft a dispositive motion or a response to a dispositive motion will only further grind your practice to a halt. By relying on outside counsel to take on your dispositive motions, you can focus on the other aspects of your firm that need attention.
Let Tyler Appeals, P.A., provide the skill and experience your firm needs during crunch time. Reach out right away to discuss collaborating.