MAHMOOD M. YOONESSI, M.D., Appellant v. DR. BRIAN D'ARCY, KALEIDA HEALTH SYSTEMS, CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, DR. STEVE GOODNAUGH, TIMOTHY J. TROST, PETER SULLIVAN, AND JULIE SHERIDAN, Appellees

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Affirmed, Opinion Issued November 25, 2008
 
 
 
In The
Court of Appeals
Fifth District of Texas at Dallas
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No. 05-07-00689-CV
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MAHMOOD M. YOONESSI, M.D., Appellant
V.
DR. BRIAN D'ARCY, KALEIDA HEALTH SYSTEMS, CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, DR. STEVE GOODNAUGH, TIMOTHY J. TROST, PETER SULLIVAN, AND JULIE SHERIDAN, Appellees
 
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On Appeal from the 191st Judicial District Court
Dallas County, Texas
Trial Court Cause No. 05-05532-J
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MEMORANDUM OPINION
Before Justices Moseley, Richter, and Francis
Opinion By Justice Francis
        Mahmood M. Yoonessi, a pro se litigant, filed interlocutory appeals complaining of the trial court's rulings with respect to the seven above named appellees. In his docketing statement and his appellate brief, appellant additionally lists as appellees the following individuals: The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stephen L. Tatum, Philip Di Saia, M.D., William Dillon, M.D., Daniel C. Kredentser, M.D., Lawrence Sternberg, M.D., M. Steven Piver, M.D., Shashikant Lele, M.D., Antonia Novello, M.D., Eliot Spitzer, Edward Spain, Peter R. Dolan, Kenneth Swenerton, M.D., John Choate, M.D. and his Estate Executor, and William McGuire. The record before this Court does not contain a notice of appeal for any of these individuals and, with the exception of Philip Di Saia and William McGuire, the record does not contain orders disposing of these individuals. Because there is no appealable order and timely filed notice of appeal, this Court lacks jurisdiction over The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stephen L. Tatum, William Dillon, M.D., Daniel C. Kredentser, M.D., Lawrence Sternberg, M.D., M. Steven Piver, M.D., Shashikant Lele, M.D., Antonia Novello, M.D., Eliot Spitzer, Edward Spain, Peter R. Dolan, Kenneth Swenerton, M.D., John Choate, M.D. and his Estate Executor. See Lab. Corp of Am. v. Mid-Town Surgical Ctr., Inc., 16 S.W.3d 527, 529 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2000, no pet.) (timely filed notice of appeal is requirement for appellate court's jurisdiction). And, although the record contains the trial court's orders granting Philip Di Saia's motion for special appearance and William McGuire's motion for summary judgment, appellant did not file a notice of appeal as to either of these individuals. Thus, we lack jurisdiction over these two individuals as well. See id.
        Having determined which parties are properly before us, we now turn to appellant's brief. Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 38.1 provides that an appellant's brief “must state concisely all issues or points presented for review.” Tex. R. App. P. 38.1(e). The brief “must state concisely and without argument the facts pertinent to the issues or points presented “ and be supported by record references. Tex. R. App. P. 38.1(f). And the brief “must contain a succinct, clear, and accurate statement of the arguments made in the body of the brief” and “must contain a clear and concise argument for the contentions made, with appropriate citations to authorities and the record.” Tex. R. App. P. 38.1(g), (h). An appendix is not a substitute for a clerk's record nor are citations to the appendix a substitute for citations to the record. In the Interest of L.M.M., No. 05-07-00789-CV, 2008 WL 2454680, *1 (Tex. App.-Dallas, June 19, 2008, no pet.) (mem. op.). On appeal, a pro se litigant must properly present his case. Strange v. Continental Cas. Co., 126 S.W.3d 676, 677 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2004, pet. denied). Although we construe liberally pro se pleadings and briefs, a pro se litigant is required to comply with applicable rules and is held to the same standards as licensed attorneys. Mansfield State Bank v. Cohn, 573 S.W.2d 181, 184-85 (Tex. 1978); Strange, 126 S.W.3d at 677. A pro se appellant bears the burden of discussing his assertions of error and pointing the appellate court to the portions of the record that support his complaints. Barham v. Turner Constr. Co., 803 S.W.2d 731, 740 (Tex. App.-Dallas 1990, writ denied). This Court has no duty to search a voluminous record without guidance from the appellant to determine whether an assertion of reversible error is valid. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge v. Jackson, 732 S.W.2d 407, 412 (Tex. App.-Dallas 1987, writ ref'd n.r.e.) (en banc).
        Appellant filed his original brief February 22, 2008. In a letter dated February 27, 2008, the Court informed appellant his brief did not satisfy the requirements of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure because it failed to comply with rule 38.1(b), (d), (g), (h), (i), and (j). Appellant was given ten days to correct the deficiencies. Appellant filed his amended brief March 10, 2008 which again fails to comply with the rule 38.1. Appellant's fifteen issues are unclear and, at best, confusing. Most fail to complain of trial court error and instead, appear to ask this Court to make fact findings on issues unrelated to the interlocutory orders in this case. His statement of facts does not relate to the pleadings filed or the procedural events that occurred in the trial court. Likewise, his summary of the argument addresses events occurring in other courts and does not provide a “succinct, clear, and accurate statement” of the subsequent arguments made in his brief. His argument consists of conclusions and does not provide record citations or proper, meaningful analysis in support of his contentions. We cannot remedy deficiencies in a litigant's brief and argue his case for him. Strange, 126 S.W.3d at 678. Under these circumstances, we conclude appellant has waived any complaints regarding the trial court's rulings. We overrule appellant's issues.
        We affirm the trial court's interlocutory orders.
 
                                                          
                                                          MOLLY FRANCIS
                                                          JUSTICE
070689F.P05
 
 

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