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.

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Band 1

  1. Akerman LLP
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    Akerman LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Akerman 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.

  2. Brannock Berman & Seider
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    Brannock Berman & Seider
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Brannock Berman & Seider is a highly respected boutique with vast experience in representing clients in both major state and federal appellate courts. The firm regularly handles a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, with notable expertise in commercial disputes.

  3. Carlton Fields
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    Carlton Fields
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 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. It is regularly engaged to represent clients in both state and federal appeals.

  4. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin, P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
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    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Boies Schiller Flexner maintains a diverse appellate practice and has represented major corporate clients, public entities and individuals in a range of complex appeals.

  2. Gunster
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    Gunster
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Gunster is a Florida-based firm with 13 offices across the state and is adept at handling complex appeals across a range of courts. The firm has a team of federal and state court appellate attorneys who represent a variety of clients, from major universities to law firms and utilities.

  3. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight is experienced in 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.

  4. Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
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    Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Podhurst Orseck is a Florida firm with strong trial and appellate experience. The firm acts for national and international clients, ranging from individuals to large corporations. It is noted for its highly regarded aviation practice and offers additional expertise in product liability disputes and mass torts.

  5. Shutts & Bowen LLP
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    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Litigation: Appellate
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    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.