USA Guide 2026 : Florida
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Brannock Berman & Seider is a Florida-based litigation boutique focusing exclusively on appellate law and trial support. With a team of eleven experienced lawyers, including two former appellate judges, Brannock Berman & Seider is the largest firm in the state of Florida specializing in appellate law. The firm handles all types of state and federal appeals, ranging from complex commercial disputes to high-stakes family law and personal injury litigation. Complementing the firm's appellate work, its lawyers often provide trial support - handling the big-ticket legal arguments presented by important cases and framing the key issues appropriately for appeal.
Brannock Berman & Seider has a proven track record of success in appellate cases in Florida and around the country. Our senior lawyers are board certified by the Florida Bar in appellate practice, and each has served in positions of distinction within the Florida Bar.
We take a client-first, collaborative approach to all our cases. We are partners, not critics: our goal is to work with trial teams and clients to reach the best possible result on appeal.
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Brannock Berman & Seider is a highly respected boutique with vast experience in representing clients in both major state and federal appellate courts. The firm regularly handles a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, with notable expertise in commercial disputes.
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Brannock Berman & Seider represented the City of Gainesville in an appeal regarding control of the city's public utilities.
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Brannock Berman & Seider excels with professionalism and exceptional writing and analytical skills. It delivers creative and thoroughly researched and supported positions.
Brannock Berman & Seider is one of the best appellate firms in the state of Florida.
The firm's breadth is amazing. It really is a one-stop appellate shop with people who have handled everything.
This firm knows appellate practice in Florida and has the respect of both the bench and the Bar.
The firm offers experienced counsel with thoughtful, strategic advice.
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Philip Padovano possesses a wealth of experience in handling both civil and criminal appeals. He is a retired judge and the author of a treatise on Florida appellate law.
He is famous in Florida appellate circles and a respected source.
Philip is a very experienced former judge.
What's unique about Philip is that he is really quoted a lot as a major authority on Florida appeals. He has published major treatises on appellate law in Florida.
Ceci Culpepper Berman offers extensive appellate experience. She has led appeals on behalf of diverse clients in a wide variety of commercial matters including contract and property disputes.
Ceci is a superstar. She learns the client's needs and wants, delivers succinct and compelling work product, and is a delight to work with.
Ceci is a clear communicator; she's very professional and immediately wins client trust with her clear confidence and communication.
Ceci is a very quicky study, a very good writer, and is very good at the relationship with us and understanding what we need her to do.
Ceci is a master strategist and tactician. She is able to spot technical matters extremely quickly and come up with the most effective, efficient solutions to maximize results.
Ceci is an extremely hard worker. She will spend the time necessary to really understand the case, drill down and dig in and create a superior product.
Steven is a trusted counselor.
He is outstanding; I always learn something from him. He's extremely knowledgeable and explains things so well. He's a force to be reckoned with.
Steve has a very conversational style in both written and oral argument. His style is everything an appellate lawyer should be, and I love listening to him.
Steven is the go-to man for jurisdiction and procedure and is very good on his feet. He has been talking about this for years and is the dean of the appellate Bar.
Steve is a legend of appellate law in the state of Florida.
Joseph Eagleton is highlighted for his considerable experience in supporting clients through appellate litigation concerning business disputes and family law.
Joseph is very good technically. He's an excellent writer, very collaborative and someone who is easy to work with.
Joe possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of Florida appellate law and is able to explain our options and the strategic approach in a way that's easy to follow. His communication is outstanding.
Joseph is a zealous advocate who is very good at understanding how the jury is feeling and how the judge is perceiving the arguments, when to make an argument and when to let it go.
Joe is diligent, has a sharp legal mind and is a strategic, fierce advocate.
Joseph has a very creative mind and comes up with creative solutions.
Thomas Seider has notable experience in handling appeals involving personal injury and complex commercial issues. He has particular strength in product liability cases.
Thomas is a very insightful, intelligent and knowledgeable appellate attorney
Tom Seider is brilliant. He's a great writer.
Tom is a fabulous writer.
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Joseph Eagleton
Douglas Wallace
Philip Padovano
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Shea Moxon
Sarah Pellenbarg
Alison Preston
Robert Schenck
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