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We get trial lawyers.

Trial attorneys are the law’s elite performers. We let them focus on what matters by taking the stress out of dispositive motions, complex issues, appeals, and related challenges.

We deliver intellectual firepower—as your partner.

We offer invaluable insights while working collaboratively with leading trial attorneys.

Trial lawyers have the legal profession’s toughest job.  They are master analysts, master strategists, master problem-solvers, master storytellers, and more. For good reason, trial counsel do not always have the luxury of assessing each decision through the lens of a possible future appeal.

That’s where Bruno Litigation LLC comes in. Attorney Jon Bruno’s passion is using his skills to help trial counsel achieve their goals. He offers consulting services and legal research and writing services to trial lawyers facing complex issues, dispositive motions, appeals, and related challenges. He also advises on appellate risk so that trial lawyers can make informed strategic decisions as they prosecute their cases.

Jon routinely advised trial attorneys during his service as an appellate Assistant U.S. Attorney. He earned the trust of top-flight federal prosecutors and helped to shepherd several significant cases to just verdicts or resolutions. Now, he is proud to do the same for talented civil litigators, including leading plaintiffs’ attorneys.

In significant matters, trial attorneys may find it helpful to embed an experienced appellate lawyer within the trial team. When engaged as embedded appellate counsel, Jon Bruno creates value by advising on appellate risk, helping to preserve key objections without alienating judge or jury, building a record to facilitate future appellate relief, and more.

At Bruno Litigation LLC, we offer first-rate consulting, research, and writing services to trial counsel at sensible rates. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your goals.

We help trial lawyers overcome their toughest challenges, including:

When a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment is filed, your case is on the line. We can help you oppose or obtain case-dispositive relief. And we can ensure that your strongest arguments are preserved for appellate review.

Thorny legal questions, issues of first impression, murky authority—all are signs that top-notch legal support is warranted. We are adept at crafting winning arguments in the face of complexity and uncertainty.

Trial lawyers are skilled strategists. But to make informed decisions, they need awareness of appellate risks and opportunities. We offer an invaluable appellate perspective that lets trial lawyers do their best work.

Forum matters. So when jurisdictional or venue-related challenges arise, it makes sense to invest in first-rate legal support. Jon Bruno has experience persuading courts to exercise jurisdiction and, alternatively, to decline jurisdiction.

At trial, your case is only as good as the evidence you can get before the jury. Jon Bruno has successfully litigated motions in limine from both offensive and defensive positions. We can help you overcome your case’s evidentiary challenges.

For purposes of appellate review, the record contains the entire factual universe. We help our clients create a strong record in the trial court, increasing appellate risk for adversaries and making appellate relief possible for our clients.

Appellate courts generally decline to consider issues not raised in trial court. We help trial counsel identify meritorious claims and preserve them for appellate review.

Strong post-trial motions, including, where appropriate, motions for delay damages, may avert appellate proceedings altogether. We help our clients raise their strongest post-verdict arguments in the trial court.

We offer elite appellate support and handle all aspects of appellate-related litigation in trial courts. Read more about our appellate litigation services.

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1001 Liberty Ave., 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

CONTACT

412-502-7866
jon@brunolitigation.com

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