Board-Certified Civil Appellate Lawyer | Appellate counsel for trial teams | Practicing, publishing, and podcasting on appellate issues shaping trial strategy.
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Mid-year check-in on the Texas Supreme Court's new petition-for-review rules from @dtoddsmith and @jodyssanders. texappcounsel.com/2026/08/e1…
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Exciting news! The full Texas Appellate Law Podcast catalog - all 171 episodes we've released over the last 6 years - is now live on YouTube, with timestamps on every episode. Whether you've listened from day one or you're just finding us, there's a lot to explore!
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In this episode, @jodyssanders and @dtoddsmith cover supersedeas on appeal: the four methods, how required amounts are calculated, net worth contests, substantial economic harm, Greystar's $25M-per-debtor cap, and alternative security. #appellatetwitter
texappcounsel.com/2026/07/e1…
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Most lawyers ask if they can get in trouble for using AI. @legalwritingpro back on the show after five years—says the risk runs the other way. Can you get in trouble for NOT using it? The duty of technological competence is the question. #appellatetwitter
texappcounsel.com/2026/06/e1…
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The Texas State Law Library gives every Texas resident free remote access to HeinOnline, Fastcase, e-books, Dorsaneo's, jury charges, pattern depositions, federal practice, and CLEs. Most lawyers have no idea. @SLLTexas Exec. Director Amy Small on Ep. 167. texappcounsel.com/2026/05/e1…
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We are excited to announce the election of new and returning @SCOTXHistSocy Trustees. They were elected at the general membership meeting on May 1, 2026, and they will begin their three-year terms on June 1, 2026.
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File on time. Hit every deadline. Lose without ever reaching the merits. That’s the Ferguson rule—and it’s just one of the sharp edges of election law that Elizabeth Alvarez walks us through in our latest episode. #appellatetwitter
texappcounsel.com/2026/04/e1…
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What does judicial accountability require of Texas trial courts? Judge Amy Clark Meachum joins us to discuss legislative mandates, modifications to the central docket system, and what the new summary judgment rule means for trial judges. #appellatetwitter texappcounsel.com/2026/04/e1…
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NEW EPISODE: We flip the script and explore how Texas appellate courts could improve the practitioner experience—from docketing statements and briefing timelines to mandamus denials and transparency. #appellatetwitter
texappcounsel.com/2026/02/e1…
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I had a great time sitting down with @dtoddsmith and @jodyssanders for the @TexAppLawPod. Check out the episode.
Why are permissive appeals so frequently denied in #Texas? #Dallas #Appellate attorney Rich Phillips (@rbphillipsjr) joined @TexAppLawPod to talk about the state's permissive appeals statute and the rulemaking process that determines how it plays out in practice. The conversation provides a look into how the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee operates and what guidance recent decisions on permissive appeals can offer for practitioners. Listen now: bit.ly/46xhrQA
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The summary judgment rule changes hit March 1. The new petition-for-review rule is already in effect. Our YouTube channel covers both.
We're also rolling out episodes from our back catalog so you can catch up on past conversations anytime. 1/2
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On this week’s @TexAppLawPod, @dtoddsmith and I break down Texas’s new proposed summary judgment rules. The comment period is still open so give them your thoughts! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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NEW EPISODE: We’re joined by Arturo Ayala of Court Surety Bond Agency for a practical discussion of supersedeas bonds—from timing and underwriting to collateral options, premiums, and what happens when a judgment is affirmed. #appellatetwitter
texappcounsel.com/2025/12/e1…
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We're kicking off Thanksgiving weekend a little early with a new episode on an issue critical to #SCOTX practitioners. Stand by!
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Browse, Search, and Subscribe: The Texas Appellate Law Podcast Archive Is Live
All 152 @TexAppLawPod episodes are now available in one place—with searchable transcripts, in-browser listening, and easy subscription options. #appellatetwitter
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