Ranking tables

Litigation: Appellate | USA

Florida

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Sylvia H Walbolt Carlton Fields22 Years Ranked
  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, LLP21 Years Ranked
  2. Gerald Cope
    Gerald Cope Akerman LLP12 Years Ranked
  3. Matthew J Conigliaro Carlton Fields14 Years Ranked
  4. Raoul Cantero
    Raoul Cantero White & Case LLP15 Years Ranked
  5. Stephen F Rosenthal
    Stephen F Rosenthal Podhurst Orseck P.A.17 Years Ranked
  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, LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Chris Donovan
    Chris Donovan Donovan Appellate Law2 Years Ranked
  3. Daniel B. Rogers
    Daniel B. Rogers Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Elliot B Kula Kula & Associates, P.A.7 Years Ranked
  5. Jack Reiter
    Jack Reiter GrayRobinson, PA8 Years Ranked
  6. Wendy F Lumish
    Wendy F Lumish Bowman and Brooke LLP18 Years Ranked
  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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Up and Coming

  1. Diane DeWolf
    Diane DeWolf Akerman LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Lauren Purdy Gunster1 Years Ranked
  3. Thomas SeiderBrannock Berman & Seider

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Akerman LLP
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    Akerman LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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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    Carlton Fields
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Podhurst Orseck P.A.
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    Podhurst Orseck P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Brannock Berman & Seider
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1
  7. Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2024 | Band 1