LAWYER PROFILE

Gerald Cope

USA 2026

Akerman LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Appellate

Florida

14 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Gerald Cope is chair of Akerman's Appellate Practice. He is the former Chief Judge of Florida's Third District Court of Appeals and was a member of the court for 22 years. His practice focus includes state and federal appeals, representing clients in all phases of appellate litigation, as well as acting as arbitrator. He also conducts practice oral arguments for attorneys appearing in state and federal appellate courts, and serves as a consultant on appeals.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Appellate - Florida

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gerald Cope has a wide-ranging practice, which includes acting as an arbitrator and consultant as well as representing individuals and large organisations in local and federal appeals.

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Strengths

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Gerald can capture what resonates and get the attention of judges. That's the gift that he has, based on his experience as a judge.
Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
Gerald identifies issues I've never thought of. His briefing, work product and argument are all top-notch.
Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
When I think of an appellate practitioner, Gerald is the pinnacle of greatness, finding the issues and drilling down into them, communicating succinctly and identifying the themes that resonate.
Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA