New Circuit Court Appeal Rules

Effective May 1, 2012: The new rules represent a complete overhaul of the current rules in MCR 7.100 et. seq.

April 23 Webinar
View the webinar Powerpoint PDF 3MB

Audio from the Webinar is available on the Section's Resource page.

Meeting Schedule

May, 18, 2012, 2–5 p.m. at Grand Rapids
June Dinner Meeting. Tentatively Wednesday, June 20. Location TBA

Farmington Hills:
Johnson Rosati Schultz & Joppich PC
34405 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Grand Rapids:
Warner Norcross & Judd
900 Fifth Third Center
111 Lyon Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2487
Phone: (616) 752-2000

Business Meeting & Program

This event is offered in conjunction with the Bar's Annual Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
Registration is requested to allow for proper facilities planning. Visit the Bar's Annual Meeting page for more details.

Business Meeting: 1:00–1:45 p.m.
Program: 2:00–4:00 p.m. (with the Litigation Section)
Preservation and Presentation of Issues on Appeal
A panel of Court of Appeals judges and appellate specialists will discuss how to ensure that issues are raised and preserved in the trial court and properly presented on appeal.
Hon. Elizabeth Gleicher, Michigan Court of Appeals, Detroit
Hon. Amy Ronayne Krause, Michigan Court of Appeals, Lansing
Linda Garbarino, Tanoury Nauts McKinney & Garbarino PLLC, Detroit
Mark Granzotto, Mark Granzotto PC, Royal Oak