Appeals
The Appeals Court considers cases in which a party alleges that a trial court has made a mistake of law.
An appellate issue can arise from a trial court’s decision on a motion, an evidentiary ruling on a motion or at trial, or from any other issue that arises at trial. Attorney Lance’s extensive trial experience informs her understanding of trial court rulings that could form the basis of a successful appeal. Attorney Lance serves on the Appellate Panel of the Commonwealth’s Committee for Public Counsel Services and has prevailed in numerous appeals including cases involving 209A restraining orders and domestic violence allegations.
How We Can Help
Attorney Lance is not only able to represent her litigation clients in appeals, but she also handles appeals in which a different attorney represented the client at the trial level.
If you believe your case may have appealable issues, contact us today.
Published Cases
Commonwealth v. Tiernan, 96 Mass.App.Ct. 588 (2019), evidence was insufficient to prove that defendant had knowledge of extended abuse prevention order so as to support conviction.
Publications
Back to the Future of Your Privacy Rights: U.S. v. Jones, Massachusetts Law Review, Volume 95, No. 2 (2013)
“Going through a court case is stressful and draining at best. Ms. Lance was able to minimize those aspects of my situation through her professionalism and her efficient work. She was responsive to my calls and emails and answered all my questions thoroughly. In court it was evident she was well researched and had taken sufficient time to prepare for my case. Thanks to Ms. Lance, the case was dismissed and our time in court was minimized.”