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Shutts & Bowen LLP

Litigation: Appellate

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Shutts & Bowen LLP

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About

Provided by Shutts & Bowen LLP

Our experienced attorneys are skilled in all aspects of appellate advocacy and procedure. They provide appellate support during trial and pretrial activities, assisting in the development of legal theories and proper record establishment, as well as preserving and identifying error.

Some of our attorneys have significant experience in administrative appeals, which are highly specialized in nature and involve high profile issues before Florida state agencies as well as appeals from administrative agency rulings at the local, state, and federal levels. Many of our attorneys have also served as counsel of record in cases presented to and argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

In state and federal courts, we represent appellants, appellees and other interested parties in:

  • Appeals of final orders;
  • Interlocutory appeals;
  • Original proceedings, including preparing petitions for certiorari, mandamus, prohibition and similar extraordinary writs;
  • Motions for post-decision review (rehearing and rehearing en banc);
  • Proceedings to invoke or oppose discretionary jurisdiction; and,
  • Preparation and presentation of amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Appellate - Florida

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shutts & Bowen offers expertise in appellate matters concerning constitutional and administrative issues as well as those arising from product liability and tort litigation. The firm appears before federal and state appellate courts, with experience in acting for a range of corporates and individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Shutts & Bowen represented the Florida Senate in a Florida Supreme Court appeal regarding the constitutionality of the state's congressional reapportionment.

Strengths

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  • The depth of Shutts & Bowen's key appellate attorneys is excellent.

    Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Shutts & Bowen is a fine appellate firm.

    Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Shutts & Bowen has an excellent appellate practice.

    Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Daniel Nordby
    Band 2Daniel Nordby

    Daniel Nordby

    Daniel Nordby is chair of Shutts & Bowen LLP's appellate practice. He offers deep appellate experience in matters concerning constitutional, administrative and insurance law.
    • Daniel has a stellar reputation. He is an excellent appellate attorney and a really smart and capable lawyer.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Dan Nordby is a consummate appellate practitioner. He does an excellent job and is a great writer and great strategist. I think very highly of his skills.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Dan is just an outstanding lawyer who's had a great deal of government experience. He is knowledgeable, personable and sophisticated.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Julissa Rodriguez
    Band 3Julissa Rodriguez

    Julissa Rodriguez

    Julissa Rodriguez is well regarded for her handling of appeals stemming from product liability and tort litigation.

    • She works exceptionally hard and does an incredible job for her clients.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA
    • Julissa is a very good appellate lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable.

      Litigation: Appellate respondentUSA

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Florida

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