Motion Practice and Trial Support
A common mistake that trial attorneys make is waiting until after the final judgment to involve an appellate attorney.
J. Pace Law’s philosophy mirrors that of the elite law firms: having an appellate attorney work hand-in-glove with the trial team is the best way to develop a legal strategy that will withstand appellate review and ensure a clean record on appeal.
In addition to his appellate experience, Mr. Pace has extensive experience devising litigation strategies from the outset, handling dispositive motion practice, and navigating discovery disputes.
Representative matters that Mr. Pace has handled in trial courts include:
Secured a $1.8 million settlement against the City of New York for violating the First Amendment rights of a payphone company
Successfully defended against a summary judgment motion seeking dismissal of a whistleblower complaint filed by a federal employee
Secured class certification in a case alleging wage-and-hour violations
Compelled the Federal Bureau of Prisons and NYPD to comply with Freedom of Information requests
Successfully defended against several rounds of summary judgment motions filed by New York City to dismiss First Amendment retaliation and unconstitutional conditions claims
