The Role of Amicus Briefs in Florida Appeals: When, Why, and How to Call in the Cavalry
In the world of Florida appeals, most of the time it’s just you, your client, and the black-and-white record duking it out on paper. But...
May 284 min read
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Do I Have to Respond to a Writ of Prohibition? (Short Answer: Not Yet)
So you’ve been served with a writ of prohibition. Congratulations! You’re now part of Florida appellate procedure’s exclusive—and...
May 242 min read
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Be the Bigger Lawyer: Why You Should Grant That Extension (Even If Opposing Counsel Is the Worst)
Let’s be honest: there are few things more satisfying than getting a request for an extension from an attorney who has made your...
May 223 min read
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Reply All? Knowing When (and When Not) to File a Reply Brief
In appellate practice, few tools are more tempting—and more easily misused—than the reply brief. It’s the last word you get to say to the...
May 214 min read
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Do I Need a New Attorney to Handle My Appeal? When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em
So, you've just taken a beating in the trial court. Ouch. Now you're staring down the barrel of an appeal and wondering, "Should I stick...
Jan 142 min read
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Effective Brief Writing: Crafting Persuasive Appellate Arguments Without Boring Everyone to Death
Alright, young legal warriors. You’ve lost at trial—ouch—but this isn’t over. Now, it’s time to take the fight to the appellate court,...
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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Precedent Dilemma: Florida's Intra-District Conflict
Have you ever practiced under a well-worm assumption for so long that you forgot how you formed it in the first place? Yep, me neither....
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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