Zapata v. United States

SUMMARY ORDER

Familiarity by the parties is assumed as to the facts, the procedural context, and the specification of appellate issues. In seeking a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, Zapata raises an ineffective assistance of counsel claim. Initially, the district court held that, even assuming that Zapata’s counsel, Lisa Seolari, did not consult with Zapata regarding an appeal, “petitioner is unable to demonstrate that his attorney had a duty to consult with him regarding his right to appeal, or that he would have appealed but for counsel’s failure to perform that duty.” Galviz Zapata v.…