By Diane DeWolf (March 1, 2018, 12:05 PM EST) -- After the trial is over, whether you're popping the cork or drowning your sorrows, questions abound for both appellants and appellees when deciding whether to appeal. Once the trial court has ruled, the potential appellant must consider not just whether appealable issues exist but, perhaps more importantly, the standard of review on appeal, the costs involved, and the possibility and long term consequences, if any, of getting an unfavorable written opinion on appeal. The potential appellee must consider not just whether its position on appeal is sound, but also costs and fees, safeguarding the trial court win, and the advantages of collecting on the judgment sooner rather than later....