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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’...
Florida Appeals Team Successfully Obtains Reversal of Order Dismissing Fraud Claim
Congratulations to Melissa Alagna, Bill Palmer, and Shannon McLin for successfully obtaining a reversal of an order dismissing a fraud claim their client brought against the seller of commercial property. The Second District Court of Appeal reversed the order...
Florida Appeals Team Successfully Defends on Appeal a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage Entered in Bay County
Congratulations to Bill Palmer and Shannon McLin who successfully defended on appeal a final judgment of dissolution of marriage entered in Bay County! The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment, rejecting arguments that the trial court...
Florida Appeals Successfully Defends Final Order Dismissing Motion to Enforce Final Judgment and Compel Sale of Marital Home
Florida Appeals attorneys Shannon McLin and Bill Palmer successfully defended a final order dismissing a motion to enforce a final judgment and compel the sale of a marital home which was filed more than 20 years after entry of the judgment. The movant argued the...
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....