BROWNSTONE, P.A., enjoys a reputation for superiority in representing clients in a wide variety of complex appellate arguments and disputes. As one of Orlando’s major appellate law firms, BROWNSTONE provides a high level of client service and responsiveness in its representation of business and individual clients on appeal.
Our appellate practice is an extension of trial practice and we handle appeals for clients when we are not counsel of record in the trial court. We often co-counsel trial cases and work with trial counsel to ensure the effective representation of our clients in the appellate court and to ensure the record on appeal is preserved.
The firm's appellate practice is bolstered by the extensive experience and training. We provide personal attention and professional counsel in all areas of federal and state appellate practice, including civil and criminal appeals. The firm is located in Winter Park, Florida. We provide skill in a broad range of legal matters through the State of Florida and within the Federal Courts.
Our practice Areas include:
- Civil Appeals * Post-Conviction & Habeas Corpus Litigation
- Criminal Appeals * Trial Practice
BROWNSTONE, P.A. has considerable experience in successfully handling appeals. For legal assistance, please phone our office at 407-388-1900 to arrange an appointment.
• Civil Appellate Law
Winning on appeal requires unique skills than those employed during trial. The best and brightest appellate attorneys maintain powerful analytical abilities and research skills that are second to none. An appellate attorney must master the talent not only for writing succinct briefs, but for quick thinking and the ability to present persuasive oral arguments.
A successful appellate attorney must also possess experience. BROWNSTONE’s appellate attorneys combine real-world experience, training, and dedication to obtain victories for clients. Our analysis on appeal and ability to handle appeals from trial courts in numerous states, and appearing at all levels of state and federal appeals court, enable us to obtain world-class outcomes for clients in the corporate and business sectors. BROWNSTONE is your appellate advocate and we have all the skills and assets to advance the best position for your case on appeal. We also present the best possible case for the preservation or reconsideration of a lower-court decision.
Services offered by BROWNSTONE include:
- We advise clients on appellate issues during and after trial
- We draft and prepare motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms
- We brief and argue appeals on the merits
- We brief motions in the trial courts
- We handle regulatory appeals and appeals before governmental bodies
- We prepare petitions for interlocutory writs
- We prepare responses at all appellate court levels
- We provide advice to trial counsel and assistance in briefing significant legal issue at the trial court level
- We prepare reviews of administrative proceedings
- We work with trial counsel to preserve points for appellate review
Areas of Law Addressed Appellate cases argued:
- Antitrust
- Bankruptcy
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Intellectual property
- Labor and employment
- Product liability
- Professional liability
- Real estate
- Securities
- Business torts
- White collar crime
- Civil rights
- Commercial
- Contracts
- Constitutional
- Defamation
- Environmental
• Criminal Appeals
Call (407) 388-1900 and Start Your Appeal Today
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If you have been arrested and charged with a crime — You must take action and appeal if you are convicted in the lower court. Once convicted or following a jury trial, you should consult an experienced criminal appeal attorney. BROWNSTONE, P.A., has criminal law experience in state and federal courts, and we assure that you will be served by hiring an appellate attorney to protect your rights.
We provide appellate defense for DUI ranging from first offense DUI to repeat DUI or underage DUI offenses. We have cover appeals in serious federal white collar crime charges and federal drug offenses. Additionally, we appeal cases for clients facing felonies and misdemeanors in Florida.
- Motion to Withdraw Plea
- 3.850 Motion for Post-Conviction Relief
- 3.800 Motion to Correct Sentence
- Florida Felony Convictions
- Florida DUI Convictions
- Florida drug convictions
- Federal white collar criminal convictions
- Federal drug convictions
- State drug convictions
- Federal tax convictions
- Asset seizures
- Federal and State firearm convictions
♦ What is an appeal?
Drafting and arguing an appeal to a court requires a unique set of legal skills than presenting a case to a jury. There are various types of appeals, such as criminal and civil appeal and petitions. An appeal is a request that a higher court review the proceedings of a case. Appeals are granted in order to:
- To review whether the lower court made any error that affected the outcome of the trial.
- To determine if the verdict in the trial was proper or went against the weight of the evidence.
♦ What Courts handle appeals?
There are numerous appeals courts in Florida. Appeals start with the lower court and then proceed through a chain of appellate courts.
- To review whether the lower court made any error that affected the outcome of the trial.
- To determine if the verdict in the trial was proper or went against the weight of the evidence.
- Municipal/County Court appeals proceed to the Circuit Court
- Appeals from District Court proceed to the Court of Appeals such as the Fifth District Court of Appeals
- Appeals from the Court of Appeals proceed to the Florida Supreme Court
- Appeals from the Florida Supreme Court proceed to the U.S. Supreme Court
- Juvenile Petitions proceed to the Circuit Court
Both the prosecution and defense has a right to one appeal. Appeals following the initial appeal may be deemed discretionary, and the next appellate court uses its discretion to hear the case.
♦ What is the outcome of an appeal?
An appeal may result in a verdict being overturned. In some cases a verdict may be reversed and remanded so the parties may litigate the case in the lower level court once again. In criminal cases, this means a defendant is provided a new trial in the lower court. In order to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, the appeal must concern Federal law or fall under Federal jurisdiction, such as a violation of Constitutional Rights. This type of appeal is discretionary, and if the matter does not involve a federal issue, the U.S. Supreme Court will not assert jurisdiction or hear the appeal.
• Criminal Practice Areas
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