Appellate Practice
Pettitt Houtz Huarte provides expertise in representing clients and plaintiff's firms in civil appeals. Whether the goal is to reverse summary judgment or to affirm or reverse a judgment after trial, the firm offers excellent and personal service. The firm pays close attention to every detail of each case and takes pride in the quality of their work. Partner, Anne Huarte, has personally handled more than 40 appeals and writs, with a focus on civil appeals, throughout California. Her partners Scott Houtz and Marcy Pettitt bring their combined extensive trial litigation experience to give every client's case the highest level of scrutiny and legal representation. Prior appeals include a wide range of areas of law: employment, contract, personal injury, premises liability, insurance bad faith, governmental entity liability, anti-SLAPP, attorney's fees, and sanctions for bad faith.