Michael Sankey, PLLC
A Texas Appellate Law Firm
Michael Sankey represents clients in civil appeals before Texas courts of appeals, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits.
Focused on appeals, in state and federal court
An appeal is not a second trial. It is won on the record, the standard of review, and persuasive writing. Michael handles appeals in both state and federal court.
Texas Civil Appeals
Appeals from final judgments and appealable interlocutory orders in to the Texas courts of appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas, including appellant and appellee briefs, petitions for review, mandamus, and rehearing.
Federal Appeals
Civil appeals from federal district courts to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and the Ninth Circuit.
Appellate Consulting & Trial Support
Working alongside trial counsel before and during trial so that objections, motions, and the jury charge preserve the issues that matter on appeal.
A path from judgment to decision
Every case is different, but most civil appeals follow the same three stages.
Evaluate & file
Review the judgment and record, identify the strongest issues, and file a timely notice of appeal.
Build the record
Request the clerk's record and reporter's record, the only evidence the appellate court will consider.
Brief the case
Write the brief that frames the issues, the standard of review, and why the result should stand or fall.
Deadlines matter. In many Texas civil cases a notice of appeal is due 30 days after the judgment is signed, and as few as 20 days in accelerated appeals. If you have a judgment, call (832) 885-9030.
Michael Sankey
Before law school, I worked in the oilfield as a landman. Today I practice civil appeals with my firm Michael Sankey, PLLC ("Texas Esquire"), a Texas Appellate Law Firm in the Woodlands. I practice in Texas state courts of appeal and federal courts of appeal in the Fifth and Ninth Circuits, and every client gets a careful review of the record, clear writing, and a straight answer about their options.
Education: J.D., Texas A&M University (2017) · MBA, Sam Houston State University (2014) · BBA, Finance, St. Edward's University (2007)
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Texas (2018) · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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Office: 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., 11th Floor, The Woodlands, TX 77387
Michael Sankey, Texas Esquire
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