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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...
Robert Scavone Jr., Former Federal and State Appellate Law Clerk, Joins Florida Appeals
Florida Appeals welcomes Robert Scavone Jr. to the firm. Robert is a former federal and state appellate law clerk. He will handle a wide array of appeals and will provide trial support to the firm's clients. "We are excited to welcome Robert to Florida Appeals," said...
A Not-So-Little Problem with Precedent: Intra-District Conflict in Florida District Courts of Appeal
Whether you are writing for a trial or appellate court, binding precedent is critical to a winning argument. But assume a district court of appeal took conflicting positions on an issue in two different opinions. Which one controls, the earlier opinion or the later...
Thomas W. Sculco, Former Judge and Double Board-Certified Lawyer Joins Florida Appeals
Florida Appeals is proud to announce that Thomas W. Sculco, B.C.S. has joined our team. In addition to handling commercial and family law appeals, Tom will lead the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group providing trial support and appeals in workers’...