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This ranking table covers the preparation, drafting and delivery of briefs before the appellate courts (state supreme courts, circuit courts and the US Supreme Court). Also includes interlocutory appeals and writs. Chambers USA features a Nationwide table of law firms who field teams of appellate lawyers. It also ranks appellate lawyers in each state where there is a prominent appellate Bar.

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Band 1

  1. Akerman LLP
    Akerman LLP
  2. Carlton Fields
    Carlton Fields
  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  4. Holland & Knight LLP
    Holland & Knight LLP
  5. Podhurst Orseck P.A.
    Podhurst Orseck P.A.
  6. Brannock Berman & Seider
  7. Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
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Senior Statespeople

  1. Sylvia H Walbolt Carlton Fields
  2. Bruce S RogowBruce S. Rogow, P.A.
  3. Raymond ElligettBuell & Elligett
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Band 1

  1. Elliot H Scherker
    Elliot H Scherker Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  2. Gerald Cope
    Gerald Cope Akerman LLP
  3. Matthew J Conigliaro Carlton Fields
  4. Raoul Cantero
    Raoul Cantero White & Case LLP
  5. Stephen F Rosenthal
    Stephen F Rosenthal Podhurst Orseck P.A.
  6. Chris W. AltenberndBanker Lopez Gassler PA
  7. Jane Kreusler-WalshKreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
  8. Joel PerwinJoel S. Perwin, P.A.
  9. Lauri Waldman RossRoss & Girten
  10. Steven L BrannockBrannock Berman & Seider
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Band 2

  1. Brigid Cech Samole Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  2. Chris Donovan
    Chris Donovan Donovan Appellate Law
  3. Daniel B. Rogers
    Daniel B. Rogers Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
  4. Elliot B Kula Kula & Associates, P.A.
  5. Jack Reiter
    Jack Reiter GrayRobinson, PA
  6. Wendy F Lumish
    Wendy F Lumish Bowman and Brooke LLP
  7. Ceci Culpepper BermanBrannock Berman & Seider
  8. Edward GuedesWeiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L
  9. Hala A SandridgeBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  10. John S MillsBishop, Page & Mills, PLLC
  11. Philip M BurlingtonBurlington & Rockenbach, PA
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Band 3

  1. Angel Cortinas Dentons
  2. Daniel Nordby
    Daniel Nordby Shutts & Bowen LLP
  3. Julissa Rodriguez Shutts & Bowen LLP
  4. Kenneth Bell Gunster
  5. Kristen Fiore
    Kristen Fiore Akerman LLP
  6. Val Leppert
    Val Leppert King & Spalding LLP
  7. Bryan GowdyCreed & Gowdy, PA
  8. Philip PadovanoBrannock Berman & Seider
  9. Rebecca Mercier VargasKreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
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Up and Coming

  1. Diane DeWolf
    Diane DeWolf Akerman LLP
  2. Lauren Purdy Gunster
  3. Thomas SeiderBrannock Berman & Seider

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Band 1

  1. Akerman LLP
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    Akerman LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 |
    Akerman LLP maintains an excellent reputation for its strong appellate practice, composed of former judges and highly experienced attorneys. The firm routinely represents clients at both federal and state levels and offers expertise in a wide range of commercial disputes, including shareholder derivative actions.
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  2. Carlton Fields
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    Carlton Fields
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 |
    Carlton Fields has a strong appellate practice with notable capabilities in a range of disputes, including product liability, personal injury and breach of contract claims. The firm also handles cases relating to privacy and data security issues. The team is regularly engaged to represent clients in both state and federal appeals.
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  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 |
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has an impressive appellate practice with substantial experience 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.
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  4. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 |
    Holland & Knight LLP is experienced at handling a broad array of national and international appeals and trials, including breach of contract and construction matters. The firm represents a variety of clients, ranging from governments to large organizations in the healthcare and telecommunications sectors.
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  5. Podhurst Orseck P.A.
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    Podhurst Orseck P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 |
    Podhurst Orseck, P.A. is a Florida firm with strong trial and appellate experience. The firm acts for national and international clients, ranging from individuals to large corporations. The team is noted for its highly regarded aviation practice and offers additional expertise in product liability disputes and mass torts.
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  6. Brannock Berman & Seider
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1
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  7. Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1
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