Confidence for Every Case
Legal Research Group
Proceed builds upon the 80-year appellate heritage of Counsel Press, a name long associated with precision and procedural mastery. Through our Legal Research Group, Proceed extends that authority; offering top-tier drafting, research, and review services that reinforce certainty of outcome in every matter.
Staffed by licensed attorneys with over a decade of experience across jurisdictions nationwide, clients rely on us not only for appellate briefs but also for assistance with trial court pleadings, motion practice, and legal memoranda.
Our Legal Research Group provides the full advantages of a “Virtual Practice Group,” offering unparalleled support in legal research and drafting across a diverse range of projects.
We are readily available to assist you as required—minimizing your financial and operational burdens by alleviating your need to maintain such in-house resources. Our services are designed to be used on an “as-needed” basis, enabling you to concentrate on expanding your core areas of practice while ensuring you never have to decline opportunities.
The Proceed Legal Research Group helps you effectively manage your demanding schedule without compromising your work-life balance or the quality of your legal services.
Appellate Drafting or Recraft Services
The appellate brief drafting services provide expert assistance in crafting―or recrafting―clear, persuasive, and legally sound briefs for appellate proceedings. With a deep understanding of appellate procedures, our team meticulously analyzes the trial court record and develops compelling arguments to support your appeal.
We ensure that each brief is tailored to the specific nuances of the case, presenting a coherent narrative backed by relevant case law and legal authority. Whether you are challenging a trial court’s decision or defending a favorable ruling, our services help you navigate the complexities of appellate litigation with precision and confidence.
While regional printers are focused on isolated tasks, Proceed provides a true end-to-end solution. We combine deep human expertise with digital process and precision, to ensure absolute certainty at every stage of the appellate process.
Basic Brief Review
Looking for a fresh perspective to ensure your work is ready for filing? Our team of experienced Legal Research and Review Analysts is here to help. We’ll meticulously review your document for spelling, grammar, style, readability, and punctuation, ensuring your work meets the highest standards.
All proofreading notes are marked on a hard copy and emailed to you, along with both a redlined and clean version of the document. The redlined version allows you to easily track all changes for your final review.
Citation Format Review (“Bluebooking”)
Our Bluebooking service offers a thorough review of all legal citations within your document. Our experts will ensure your brief complies with the Bluebook citation format, tailored to the appropriate jurisdiction. Once the review is complete, we return your draft with all citations corrected for compliance, ready for your final approval.
ShepardizingTM
Our Shepardizing service uses Shepard’s Citator to verify the status of any case cited in your document—confirming whether it has been overturned, reaffirmed, questioned, or cited by subsequent cases.
Our Legal Research & Review Analysts will assess the results and provide their professional opinion on whether any citations require closer scrutiny. A detailed report outlining our findings will be provided for your reference.
On-Demand Hourly Legal Research Support
The Proceed Legal Research Group offers flexible hourly rates tailored to the complexity and urgency of your project. Standard rates apply to projects with a deadline of four or more business days, with expedited services available for tighter timelines. Appellate drafting or recrafting is available at a higher rate for more specialized work.
For projects requiring immediate attention, priority and emergency services are available to meet pressing deadlines, ensuring your work is completed accurately and on time without sacrificing precision or quality.
Additional services include inserting record or appendix citations into briefs and reviewing citations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
The Proceed Legal Research Group offers comprehensive access to case law and statutes from all 50 states, ensuring we can support your client’s needs, regardless of jurisdiction. You retain full control over the scope of services, and we keep you involved throughout the entire process.
By combining our expert research with your in-depth understanding of your client’s matter, you can immediately enhance the level of service you provide. Proceed’s Legal Research Group helps you increase billing, reduce workload, and deliver exceptional results to your clients without increasing headcount or expanding infrastructure.
Kersuze Morancy, Director – Legal Research
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