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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Litigation: Appellate

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig’s Appellate Group has been involved in some of the most important and consequential cases of our time. In recent years, GT’s Appellate leaders have played key roles in cases addressing voting rights and election law, federal constitutional law, environmental law, labor law, white collar criminal law, First Amendment law, real estate law, civil rights law, intellectual property and patent law, and administrative and regulatory law.

GT’s Appellate team enjoys an unparalleled platform with almost 70 lawyers devoting all or much of their practices to appellate matters in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and beyond – in total, 30 key centers of business and government throughout the United States. Team members have in recent years successfully litigated before the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest courts in many states, all 13 federal circuit courts, including the Federal Circuit, and many states’ lower appellate courts.

The GT Appellate Practice Group’s philosophy is to combine forum-knowledgeable lawyers who have a comprehensive understanding of their jurisdictions with colleagues who have a proven record of substantive excellence in the legal issues involved in our clients’ appellate cases.

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Litigation: Appellate - Florida

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig has an impressive appellate practice with substantial experience in representing clients in federal and state courts, including the Florida Supreme Court. The firm offers significant capabilities in cases relating to environmental, real estate and constitutional issues, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenberg Traurig represented energy drink manufacturer Celsius in the company's appeal of an $82 million verdict in a contract dispute.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Greenberg Traurig are able to quickly grasp and astutely analyze complex issues, organizing in a way that simplifies and streamlines arguments.

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  • Greenberg Traurig brings great expertise and customer service.

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  • Greenberg Traurig is a terrific, top-tier law firm. You always know you'll get a good lawyer.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Elliot H Scherker
    Band 1Elliot H Scherker

    Elliot H Scherker

    Elliot Scherker serves as co-chair of the national appellate practice at Greenberg Traurig and has vast experience acting for clients in state and federal courts.

    • I find Elliot to be the most intelligent, insightful appellate lawyer I have ever worked with. His ability to analyze the issues, unpack and repackage the facts and present our case are unparalleled.

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    • Elliot is very impressive – incredibly responsive, willing to jump on a call and responds to emails on tricky issues on the same day. I sense that I am being well taken care of with him.

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    • He is a stellar attorney, a former public defender and top of his class.

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  • Band 2Brigid Cech Samole
    Band 2Brigid Cech Samole

    Brigid Cech Samole

    Brigid Cech Samole serves as chair of Greenberg Traurig LLP's appellate practice in Miami. Her widespread experience includes handling appeals involving product-related disputes. She acts for clients in both state and federal courts.

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