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Addressing Judicial Bias Through Writs of Prohibition
A Petition for Writ of Prohibition is one way to address judicial bias when disqualification motions are denied. It challenges a judge’s jurisdiction to continue presiding over a case, ensuring impartiality in the judicial process. Filing promptly is critical to...
An Overview of Error Assessment in Appellate Review
In appellate practice, preserving error is crucial for review. This segment from Florida Appeals’ CLE course, Preserving Error for Appellate Review, presents the “Seven Core Approaches” appellate courts use to evaluate trial errors. Led by appellate experts and a...
Florida Appeals Helps Father Regain Custody After Losing Parental Rights in Complex LGBTQ+ Family Dispute
Navigating Custody Challenges Without Legal Support James and the mother of his child shared the desire to have a baby and took steps to make it happen. As members of the LGBTQ+ community, the gay father and lesbian mother approached parenthood with excitement and...
Family Lawyer Roy J. Smith In Choosing the Right Appellate Partner
Understanding the Unique Demands of Appellate Law Navigating the appellate process requires more than just knowing the law itself. Roy J. Smith, a board-certified lawyer from The Smith Family Law Firm in Central Florida, shares his thoughts on why appeals demand an...
Florida Appeals Court Helps Secure Landmark Victory for Same-Sex Divorce
Nancy Brodzki's Experience with Florida Appeals Nancy Brodzki, founding partner of Brodzki Jacobs, a renowned family law firm in Coral Springs, Florida, knows firsthand the value of meticulous preparation and appellate expertise. When she argued the first same-sex...
Marelize Dingman, Firm Administrator | A Passionate Advocate for Justice
Marelize Dingman: From Family Law to Firm Administrator Marelize began her journey with Florida Appeals thanks to a recommendation from her former boss, retired Fifth District Court of Appeal judge Bill Palmer. Marelize began her legal career with a varied background,...
Trial Lawyer Kweku Darfoor Protects Client Wins from Every Angle with Florida Appeals
Kweku Darfoor's Approach to Appellate Expertise For Kweku Darfoor, a solo practitioner from Fort Lauderdale, having appellate experts in his corner is like having a secret weapon—a magic coin he can use when the stakes are high. With nine years at the helm of his own...
Whitney Untiedt’s Trial Team Relies on Florida Appeals to Protect Massive Tobacco Verdict
Strategic Legal Collaboration Achieves Victory In the complex world of appellate law, securing a trial victory is only half the battle. This was precisely the scenario faced by a Miami-based legal team when their trial success advanced to the appellate stage at the...
The Importance of Engaging Appellate Lawyers Early On | Florida Appeals • Shannon McLin
A Former Judge's Perspective on the Value of Appellate Expertise As a former circuit court judge, Alan Apte understands the importance of engaging appellate attorneys from the very start of litigation. Too often, lawyers overlook the need for specialized appellate...
Florida Appeals Defends Children’s Best Interests with Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem
Our Unique Partnership with Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem At Florida Appeals, we find profound purpose at the intersection of appellate law and Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem cases. Through the Defending Best Interest Project, we stand shoulder to shoulder...