Article: Avoiding missteps in the Supreme Court: a guide to resources for counsel.

I. INTRODUCTION

An argument in the Supreme Court is an extraordinary thing. That is literally so for most lawyers: With the Court granting review in only eighty or so cases a year, a Supreme Court argument is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event even for most experienced appellate advocates. The rarity of Supreme Court appearances, of course, makes them a sought-after commodity. But because Supreme Court practice is in some significant senses unique--and uniquely challenging--the Court's decision to grant review may be more than gratifying; it also presents a difficult set of problems for lawyers who suddenly find themselves handling their first appearance in ...

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