About

Provided by Brannock Berman & Seider

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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Litigation: Appellate - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Brannock Berman & Seider acted for Soneet Kapila, as assignee of Laser Spine Institute, in an appeal from three adverse summary judgments entered against the assignee arising out of fraudulent transfer litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ceci Culpepper Berman
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Ceci Culpepper Berman
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Ceci Culpepper Berman focuses her practice on representing clients in commercial disputes and offers extensive experience in acting for clients in appeals.

Ceci is the smartest, most pragmatic and effective appellate litigator I've worked with.

She is an excellent attorney. She gives practical and creative advice.

Ceci is responsive, professional and talented.

Ceci is an exceptional appellate attorney who can present complex legal issues in a way that even lay clients can understand.

Her character, subject matter knowledge, temperament, writing ability and oral advocacy skills place her at the top of her field.

Steven L Brannock
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Steven L Brannock
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Steven Brannock is well respected for his representation of clients in a broad array of commercial appeals.

Steve is one of the most respected appellate attorneys in Florida.

He is exceptional.

Philip Padovano
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Philip Padovano
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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.

Phillip is super knowledgeable.

Thomas Seider
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Thomas Seider
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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 very responsive, bright and willing to take the time to understand complex issues.

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Florida

Litigation: Appellate

Ceci Culpepper Berman
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Ceci Culpepper Berman
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Steven L Brannock
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Steven L Brannock
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Philip Padovano
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Philip Padovano
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Thomas Seider
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Thomas Seider
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Members

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Douglas Wallace

Joseph Eagleton

Lance Curry

Philip Padovano

Sarah Pellenbarg

Shea Moxon

Thomas Seider

Tracy Carlin