Summary

• Jurisdiction: Washington

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Summary

§3.1	Introduction
§3.2	Consider the Interests of the Client and the Perspective of Trial Counsel
	(1)	Client Factors
	(a)	Educate Your Client From the Beginning of the Case
	(b)	Tailor Your Advice to Your Client
	(c)	The Type of Case Affects the Decision to Appeal
	(d)	The Client's Financial Ability to Appeal
	(e)	Is it Important to Stay the Judgment?
	(f)	The Impact of Delay
	(g)	The Client's Emotional Needs
	(2)	Attorney Factors
§3.3	Evaluate an Appeal in Light of the Appellate Process
	(1)	The Importance of a Fresh Perspective
	(2)	Review Prior to Final Judgment Is Very Limited
	(3)	How Cases Are Processed in the Appellate Courts
	(a)	Case Processing in the Court of Appeals
	(i)	Screening Memorandum
	(ii)	Assignment of Cases
	(iii)	Allocation of Cases to Staff
	(iv)	Prehearing Memorandum
	(v)	Pre-argument Conference
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