From Trial to Appeal: Our Attorneys Share Essential Error Preservation Strategies

At Durham, Pittard & Spalding, we believe that sharing knowledge is key to strengthening the legal community. That's why we actively engage with bar associations, offering practical insights and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits from our extensive experience in litigation and appeals. 

Case in point: Our own Shelby White recently presented her CLE, “Preserving Error at Trial: Don’t Fall for These TRAPS,” to both the Harris County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association. 

Shelby provided an overview of practical strategies for trial attorneys, focusing on crucial error preservation techniques. Her insights, spanning from pre-trial motions and voir dire to post-verdict strategies, are designed to empower trial lawyers to ensure every issue is meticulously preserved, maximizing the chances of success on appeal. 

Shelby’s authority on this topic is no accident. With a career spanning appellate matters in both private practice and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, she brings high-level experience to the table. She’s also a past president of the Tarrant County Bar Association’s Appellate Section and a true leader in the appellate law community.