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Appeals Case Management Checklist Template

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Case Initiation & Review

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Initial steps and gathering essential information regarding the appeal.

Case Name/Identifier

Brief Summary of Initial Case

Date of Initial Case Decision

Original Case Value (if applicable)

Reason for Appeal

Copy of Original Case Decision

Appealing Party Name

Opposing Party Name

Legal Research & Strategy

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Identifying applicable laws, precedents, and formulating a legal strategy.

Identify Relevant Statutes and Regulations

Summarize Key Case Law & Precedents

Legal Argument Strategy (e.g., De Novo Review, Factual Challenge)

Number of Relevant Cases Reviewed

Date Research Completed

Describe Potential Weaknesses in Original Decision

Document Preparation

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Drafting and compiling all necessary documents for the appeal process.

Initial Decision Document

Supporting Evidence (e.g., Contracts, Photos)

Draft Appeal Argument - Summary

Draft Appeal Argument - Detailed Explanation

Legal Precedents Used

Notes on Precedent Application (if 'Other' selected)

Draft Document Completion Date

Filing & Deadlines

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Ensuring timely filing of documents and adherence to all deadlines.

Appeal Filing Deadline

Notice of Appeal Filing Date

Filing Fee Amount

Proof of Filing (e.g., stamp)

Method of Filing (Mail, Electronic, In-Person)

Confirmation Reference Number (if applicable)

Time of Filing (if applicable)

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Hearing Preparation

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Preparing witnesses, exhibits, and legal arguments for the hearing.

Summary of Key Legal Arguments

Supporting Documents (Witness Statements, Expert Reports)

Potential Exhibits to be Presented

Number of Witnesses

Witness 1 Availability Date

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Expected Outcome

Hearing Conduct & Record Keeping

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Managing the hearing process and maintaining accurate records.

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Hearing Location (Physical or Virtual)

Presiding Officer Name

Witnesses Present (Select all that apply)

Summary of Hearing Proceedings

Recorder Signature

Date of Record

Post-Hearing Actions

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Addressing orders, rulings, and potential next steps after the hearing.

Date of Hearing Decision/Order

Summary of Hearing Decision/Order

Outcome of Appeal

Reasoning for Appeal Outcome (if available)

Date of Order Implementation (if applicable)

Signature of Attorney/Case Manager

Case Resolution Time (Days)

Client Communication & Updates

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Providing regular updates and maintaining open communication with the client.

Last Communication Date

Communication Method

Summary of Communication

Client Understanding

Number of Communication Attempts (if applicable)

Appeal Outcome & Closure

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Managing the final outcome of the appeal and formally closing the case.

Appeal Decision

Reasoning for Decision (Summary)

Decision Date

Case Number (Post-Appeal)

Total Costs Incurred (Appeal)

Client Satisfaction (Appeal Process)

Attorney Signature

Record Management & Archiving

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Ensuring proper storage and archiving of all case-related documents.

Date of Record Transfer

Notes on Record Condition/Integrity

Number of Physical Files

Number of Digital Files

Storage Location (Physical)

Retention Period (Years)

Specific Retention Justification (if other)

Record Transfer Log Document

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