Appellate Law Resources

The Appellate Practice Area at Evans & Dixon prosecutes and defends appeals in a variety of areas and jurisdictions on behalf of our clients. We work closely with our team of litigators to develop a strategic approach in handling our clients’ cases.

Our appellate attorneys are skilled in handling appeals in business transactions, civil matters, and workers’ compensation issues, including, but not limited to:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Asbestos related litigation
  • Automobile liability
  • Business torts 
  • Civil rights
  • Construction litigation 
  • Contractors' liability 
  • Contracts
  • Copyright infringement
  • Corporate liability
  • Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 
  • Employment/Employee Benefits
  • Extraordinary writs
  • General liability, libel and slander
  • Insurance coverage litigation
  • Insurance Insolvency
  • Liability claims against municipal and state governments
  • Premises liability
  • Products liability
  • Professional liability


The Evans & Dixon appellate lawyers are licensed to handle appeals throughout various venues and jurisdictions, including the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court levels in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Additionally, we prosecute and defend appeals in the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits. Our appellate attorneys also prosecute and defend workers’ compensation appeals before the Industrial Commission in Missouri and before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.