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E159 | The View from the Bench: Improving Appeals, Briefs, and Oral Argument | Justice David Gunn

Keep your brief to 10,000 words, and you'll get more investment from Texas appellate justices. Those are just a few words of wisdom from Justice David Gunn in this conversation with hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders. After a clerkship, where he observed lawyers making mistakes and judges making decisions, Justice Gunn spent over three decades in private practice before joining the First Court of Appeals in October 2024. Tune in as he reflects on his “accidental” path to law, explains how his court decides when cases get argued, and describes his wish for a “fast track” system for some cases. Make sure to stay for his war story about a lawyer who snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. 0:00 Intro 1:00 From Engineering to Appellate Law 4:55 The Rise of Appellate Specialization in Texas 9:35 Why Justice Gunn Joined the First Court of Appeals 13:55 What Surprised Him Most After a Year on the Bench 16:45 Issue Selection, Weak Appeals, and Mandamus Creep 20:05 Why Oral Argument Still Matters 26:15 How the Court Decides Which Cases Get Argued 33:00 Speeding Up Appeals and the Two-Year Deadline 42:35 Practice Tip and War Story: When to Stop Arguing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 159 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. Produced and Powered by LawPods. Sponsored by Court Surety Bond Agency and Proceed (formerly Counsel Press). texapplawpod.com