Judge Joseph Greenaway Jr. Shares Appellate Tips and Insights in Law360

Judge Joseph A. Greenaway Jr., Arnold & Porter partner who formerly served as a judge on both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, was quoted in the Law360 article, “Know 'The Record Below': Appellate Pros Talk Argument Prep,” following his participation in a panel discussion on preparing for oral arguments at the 2026 Third Circuit Bench and Bar Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Drawing on his decades of experience, Judge Greenaway emphasized the importance of mastering the trial court record, understanding the governing case law, and developing a clear appellate strategy when preparing for oral argument.

“The record below is so important,” Judge Greenaway said, noting that appellate advocates must have an “intimate understanding” of both the factual record and the applicable legal standards.

Judge Greenaway also discussed the challenges appellate lawyers face in persuading courts to overturn lower court decisions, observing that “the statistics bear out that appellate courts are loath to overturn.”

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