This handbook guides the practitioner from start to finish through the steps necessary for taking an appeal to the Court of Appeals, New York State's highest court. Written by Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman (retired) and reviewed by members of NYSBA's Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction, this book covers taking and perfecting civil and criminal appeals, the procedure used for expedited disposition, rules covering the briefs and arguments, publication of the decision and remittitur, and motion practice in the Court of Appeals. Appellate counsel will find the detailed yet concise discussion invaluable as they proceed with an appeal. The new Fourth Edition contains an updated discussion of the case and statutory references.