April 23, 2025 – An appellate court's first task when considering an issue is deciding which standard of review it will apply to the circuit court's determination. In other words, the standard of review is the lens through which the appellate court views the legal and factual issues presented.

Knowing the pertinent standards of review that apply to your issues can help you present your case effectively. And the newly released Standards of Appellate Review in Wisconsin from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® can help you determine whether to appeal a case, and what the standards of review may be.

Standards of Appellate Review in Wisconsin provides a clear, structured, and up-to-date reference that helps you quickly pinpoint applicable standards of review and strengthen your arguments on appeal. It helps you quickly identify the right standard of review, and can save you hours of research with its outlines and citations to primary authorities.

Gain insights for your appellate briefs from authors Judge Thomas Hruz, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, and District Staff Attorney Nathan Petrashek, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II.

Topics include:

• certiorari review and its evolving role in appellate cases;

• the law-of-the-case doctrine;

• mixed questions of law and fact; and

• judicial review of administrative agency decisions.

The book features:

• concise yet comprehensive outlines of key standards of review;

• direct citations to primary case law and statutes for quick reference;

• insights into recent appellate decisions affecting Wisconsin practitioners; and

• a well-organized structure for clear readability and usability.

Learn more and pick up a copy on WisBar's Marketplace. Interested in more books and CLE programs on appellate practice? Check out this Marketplace link.​