Annette Hasapidis

Annette Hasapidis Experience

Annette Hasapidis serves as Appellate Counsel at Merson Law, PLLC. She brings more than 30 years of experience and has handled over 550 appeals. Her practice focuses almost exclusively on civil appellate litigation, representing appellants seeking review of adverse rulings and respondents defending favorable decisions.

Appellate advocacy requires careful research, detailed analysis, and persuasive legal writing. Ms. Hasapidis examines complex trial records, identifies the issues that warrant appellate review, and develops arguments grounded in the applicable standard of review. Her work helps clients and trial counsel address the distinct demands of appellate proceedings.

Ms. Hasapidis represents business and individual litigants in civil appeals involving New York and Connecticut state and federal courts. Her appellate experience includes matters before New York’s Appellate Division, the New York Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She also works with lead and referring counsel to provide trial support and appellate representation.

Areas of Practice

• Civil Appeals
• Appellate Briefing and Legal Analysis
• Trial Support
• Representation of Appellants and Respondents

Appellate Counsel and Trial Support

Ms. Hasapidis works with trial attorneys to evaluate legal issues that may affect an appeal. Her approach centers on a thorough understanding of the record, the governing law, and the scope of appellate review. Whether seeking to overturn an adverse ruling or defend a favorable result, she develops a focused presentation of the client’s legal position.