Virginia Hinrichs McMichael founded Appellate Law Group in 2013 because she believes that clients are best represented by seasoned appellate lawyers who can create cogent and compelling legal arguments that win on appeal. McMichael has over 30 years of trial and appellate experience and was formerly a partner and head of the appellate practice group at Dilworth Paxson LLP. She has represented clients in the Pennsylvania state appellate courts and the federal courts of appeals for the Third, Second, and Eleventh Circuits. As a woman-owned appellate boutique, Appellate Law Group helps its corporate and public clients meet their diversity goals. The firm’s experience in international matters and foreign language proficiency further distinguishes it from other firms. A high-quality brief improves the chances of success on appeal. An Appellate Law Group brief stands out — it’s thoroughly researched but also concise, readable, easily understood and persuasive. Appellate Law Group is capable of handling all aspects of an appeal, including advising lawyers during trial, identifying appealable issues, drafting notices of appeal, petitions for permission to appeal, motions to quash, appellate briefs, amicus curiae briefs, petitions for certiorari, and oral argument.