Mastering Appellate Advocacy and Process covers the range of appellate procedures in use across the United States, from preserving error below and filing the notice of appeal to issuance of the final opinion and mandate. The book also covers legal drafting advocacy techniques in preparing appellate briefs and opinions, as well as oral advocacy techniques in a discussion that is useful to novices and old hands. Written for practicing lawyers as well as students, the book also includes a chapter devoted to that particular law school exercise known as moot court, identifying how typical moot court competitions are like, and unlike, real world appellate practice. The authors delve into deep technical waters while maintaining an accessible tone and structure, taking nothing for granted in terms of pre-existing knowledge or experience in the appellate field.