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Gerald Serlin

Gerald Serlin

Gerald Serlin is an attorney at Benedon & Serlin, LLP, a boutique appellate law firm.

Articles written by this author:
Pitfalls and hazards when perfecting a civil appeal

Pitfalls and hazards when perfecting a civil appeal

Filing a notice of appeal is a seemingly simple task, but determining whether and when to appeal can be a daunting task

Judith Posner
Gerald Serlin

2019 December


Assignment of claims

An untraditional approach to combining the claims of plaintiffs; how it differs from class actions, joinder, consolidation, relation and coordination

Judith Posner
Gerald Serlin

2020 December


Take a deep breath

Take a deep breath

Ten seemingly intractable appellate problems that can be fixed

Judith Posner
Gerald Serlin

2021 December


Requesting the statement of decision

Requesting the statement of decision

A process that can preserve, if not enhance, your chances on appeal after a bench trial goes awry

Gerald Serlin
Judith Posner

2022 December



Using the standard of review to craft a persuasive brief

Using the standard of review to craft a persuasive brief

Although naturally a part of your legal discussion, using the standard of review in the statement of facts is a way to craft a persuasive brief on appeal

Judith Posner
Gerald Serlin

2024 December