About Amy L.

Amy L. Klingler practices in federal appellate courts and runs a small private practice out of her eponymous firm. She is admitted to the United States Courts of Appeals for the First and Second Circuits. Her practice is built around representing clients in higher court proceedings and related federal litigation.

She completed the study required to become an attorney and gained admission to practice in the federal circuits noted above. Over the years she moved from courtroom representation to concentrating on appellate work. That transition reflected a preference for written argument and the strategic demands of appeals.

Klingler’s courtroom background supports the appellate work she now does. She prepares briefs, files necessary motions, and argues before appellate panels. She also handles procedural tasks that arise when cases move from trial courts to appellate review. These duties require attention to record details and an ability to distill complex trial records into concise appellate arguments.

Her portfolio of matters spans federal civil proceedings and appeals. She represents clients in appeals that raise issues of law, procedural questions, and standards of review. Her work often involves coordinating with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal, assembling the appendix and record, and shaping legal questions for argument on appeal. That combination of trial awareness and appellate technique is central to how she approaches cases.

Klingler established The Law Office of Amy L. Klingler, PC to handle appeals and related federal matters. The practice is organized to serve clients through the appellate process, from post-trial motions to brief writing and oral argument. The office works on discrete appellate projects and on matters that require ongoing appellate representation.

Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparing appellate filings and direct in oral presentation. She places emphasis on clear legal reasoning and on adhering to the procedural rules that govern appellate practice. She accepts engagements that require navigation of both the First and Second Circuit dockets and the varying local rules those courts apply. She currently concentrates her practice on appellate litigation in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Second Circuits and related federal matters.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

2nd Circuit
1st Circuit

Office Locations

Main Office

 5319 Main Street PO Box 2545 Manchester Center VT 05255