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Florida Appeals Successfully Defends Order Denying Motion to Quash Personal Service on Behalf of Injured Motorist
Florida Appeals successfully defended an order denying a motion to quash personal service on behalf of an injured motorist in the Fourth District Court of Appeal. The nonresident driver challenged substituted service of process under Florida Statutes 48.171 and 48.161...
Palmer Attends National Chief Judges Meeting
Florida Appeals attorney Bill Palmer attended the annual conference of the Council of Chief Judges of State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA) in Boston from October 26-30. Conference speakers included Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer and former Solicitor General Ken Starr....
Appellate Court Affirms New Trial in Catastrophic Injury Case
Florida Appeals and trial firm David W. Singer & Associates (Miami) celebrated a victory for their clients, Tonie and Jana Broadway on Friday after the Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s order granting a new trial. The win sends the case back...
Florida Appeals Founder Shannon McLin Featured in The National Law Journal
Florida Appeals founder Shannon McLin was recently highlighted with a profile in The National Law Journal. Ms. McLin and the Florida Appeals team look forward to providing trial support and appellate representation to clients and attorneys throughout Florida. The...
Supreme Court Amends Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure
The Supreme Court of Florida amended rule 9.020 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure effective October 1, 2021, at 12:01am. The amendment adds timely and authorized motions for remittitur and additur as motions that toll rendition of final orders. Read the full...
Supreme Court Amends Family Law Summary Judgment Rule
The Supreme Court has amended family law procedural rules to include the summary judgment standard it recently adopted as part of the civil procedure rules. The court, acting July 8 on its own motion, amended Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.510 to conform with...
Attorney Shannon McLin, Founder of Florida Appeals Announces Name Change to Her Maiden Name, McLin
Attorney Shannon McLin, founder of Florida Appeals, recently announced a change back to her maiden name -- McLin. With an established career and reputation spanning almost 30 years, this change reflects not only her plans for the future but also pays tribute to her...
Florida Appeals Announces Opening of New South Florida Location in Fort Lauderdale
Florida Appeals is proud to announce the opening of a new South Florida location in Fort Lauderdale at One Financial Plaza, FL 1000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394. Upon being approached by her team member Erin Newell, a Fort Lauderdale resident, firm founder Shannon McLin...
Florida Appeals Successful in Pro Bono Appeal
As part of its commitment to pro bono work on behalf of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Shannon McLin and William Palmer of Florida Appeals successfully defended the appeal of a termination of parental rights. The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the...
Florida Appeals Attorney, Erin Pogue Newell, Recognized as 2021 Rising Star in Appellate Practice by Super Lawyers
Congratulations to Florida Appeals attorney, Erin Pogue Newell, on being named a 2021 Rising Star in appellate practice by Florida Super Lawyers! Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Florida using a patented multiphase selection process involving peer...