From Motion to Victory: A Complete Guide to Winning Interlocutory Appeals

Date: Sep 25, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online

Member Price: $143.00

Non-Member Price: $179.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I160825

Areas of Law: Appellate Practice

Earn up to 2.4 credits, including 1.0 in Ethics! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Hon. Carmen Messano, C.J.A.D. (Ret.)
Retired Chief Judge of the Appellate Division

Presenters

Hon. Thomas W. Sumners, Jr., C.J.A.D.
Chief Judge of the Appellate Division
Marie C. Hanley, Esq.
Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division
Jeffrey S. Mandel, Esq.
Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Mandel, LLC, Freehold
Matheu D. Nunn, Esq.
Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., Denville

Featuring Current and Former Chief Judges of the Appellate Division

Learn how to transform interlocutory appeals into powerful strategic tools that most attorneys overlook.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn directly from those who decide these critical motions - sitting Appellate Division Chief Judge Thomas W. Sumners and retired Appellate Division Chief Judge Carmen Messano will reveal what actually persuades courts to grant immediate review, while Appellate Division Clerk Marie C. Hanley shares the procedural insights that can make or break your application. Joining them are two of New Jersey's most accomplished appellate practitioners: Jeffrey S. Mandel, whose treatise on New Jersey appellate practice has become the definitive resource cited by courts statewide, and Matheu D. Nunn, who brings decades of experience navigating complex cases and interlocutory appeals across diverse practice areas.

This distinguished panel will deliver comprehensive coverage of civil, criminal, and family interlocutory appeals - complete with ethical considerations, motion templates, and strategic frameworks you can implement immediately in your practice. You'll discover the specific triggers judges consider, master emergency application procedures, and learn how to identify hidden opportunities in your current caseload. From understanding applications to navigating motions for revision, this program will provide the practical tools that save clients months of unnecessary litigation while positioning you as a sophisticated practitioner who knows when and how to seek immediate appellate relief.

Reserve your seat today to discover when and why courts grant interlocutory appeals, master the procedures that win motions for leave, and gain practical tools that save clients months of unnecessary litigation.

Program Highlights:

  • Direct insights from current and former chief judges on evolving appellate standards
  • Procedural guidance from the Appellate Division clerk on rules and emergency applications
  • Battle-tested strategies from the attorney who wrote New Jersey's appellate practice manual
  • Templates and checklists for identifying opportunities in your current caseload
  • Critical deadlines and recent rule changes affecting interlocutory practice
  • Ethical obligations when balancing aggressive advocacy with professional standards
  • Interactive Q&A session with all panelists for your specific practice questions

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2.4 hours of total CLE credit, including 1.0 in Ethics (Full Credits Available: NJ Ethics: 1.0, NJ General: 1.4).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Ethics Transitional: 1.0, NY Professional Practice Transitional: 1.0
PA CLE:PA Ethics Credit: 0.5, PA Substantive Credit: 1.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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