Appellate Practice
Civil Trial Court and Administrative Outcomes with Skilled Appellate Advocacy
Appeals are not second trials — they require a different strategy, skillset, and depth of legal knowledge. At Bluff & Associates, we specialize in appeals and higher court representation, where persuasive written briefs and compelling oral arguments are essential to success.
With nearly 40 years of experience and a proven record in state and federal appellate courts, Bluff & Associates brings the precision and advocacy needed to challenge or defend trial court outcomes. This experience includes more than 150 matters before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, giving our appellate practice a deep understanding of both judicial and administrative appeals.
Services Include
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Challenging agency decisions through strategic appeals to protect licenses, rights, and professional interests.
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Vigorous advocacy for creditors and businesses in bankruptcy-related appeals across multiple jurisdictions.
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Protecting business interests in high-stakes commercial disputes where appellate rulings can define long-term outcomes.
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Extensive experience handling appeals in complex construction disputes, bringing technical knowledge to higher court review.
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Bluff & Associates has represented clients before:
U.S. Court of Appeals – Federal Circuit
New Mexico, Arizona, California & Colorado Courts of Appeals
Administrative Law Appeals, including:
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
New Mexico Construction Industries Division
Interior Board of Contract Appeals
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
General Services Board of Contract Appeals
Agriculture Board of Contract Appeals
Comptroller General Board of Contract Appeals
FAQs about Appeals
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An appeal is a review of a trial court or administrative tribunal decision by a higher court, focusing only on legal errors.
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Appeals focus on reviewing the trial or administrative record for legal errors; no new witnesses or evidence are presented.
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State appellate courts and administrative appellate boards
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Appeals can arise from construction disputes, commercial litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and many other civil or regulatory matters.
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Yes — we represent both appellants (challenging rulings) and appellees (defending rulings).
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Most appeals take 12–24 months, depending on the court and complexity of the case.
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With nearly 40 years of appellate experience, multi-million-dollar case involvement, and appearances in state and federal appellate courts, Bluff & Associates offers unmatched expertise.
