Experienced, Florida Bar Board-Certified Appellate Lawyer
Do you know the difference between an appeal and a writ? If not, you need the experienced legal service of an attorney who specializes in appellate practice. Appeals and writ proceedings are far different from the "second bite at the apple" popularly envisioned by most people when they think of courts of appeals. The skills required of appellate attorneys are markedly different from the skills of trial attorneys, in part because the goals and audience are different and the scope of review is much narrower.
Appellate practice demands unique written and oral advocacy. It also demands attention to detail. Appellate time frames are tight — sometimes a matter of hours. The slightest misstep can undermine an otherwise deserving appeal. The Orlando area law firm of Dempsey & Associates, P.A. represents clients who have matters in Florida and federal appellate courts and co-counsels, when appropriate, with an experienced appellate attorney who is board certified as an appellate specialist by The Florida Bar.
Successful Appeals Begin in the Trial Court
The firm's appellate services are available long before a final judgment is entered. In fact, trial lawyers and judges alike understand that involving an experienced appellate attorney as early as possible increases the likelihood of success in the appellate court.
Our appellate and trial support services include:
- Researching and analyzing difficult legal issues
- Preparing and responding to pivotal motions, such as motions exclude expert testimony, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and motions for new trial
- Preparing trial briefs
- Preparing and objecting to proposed jury instructions, and attending the trial court's charge conference
- Monitoring a trial to assist in preserving reversible error
- Securing appellate review of non-final trial court orders
By working closely with trial attorneys, our firm is positioned to handle any resulting appellate case with minimal disruption in terms of either time or expense, a benefit to both the client and the trial attorney.
Contact us to discuss your appeal. We are a bi-lingual firm. Our staff is also fluent in Spanish.
For the Client New to Dempsey & Associates
On those occasions where our firm has not had an opportunity to collaborate over the course of a trial court's proceedings, our attorneys will review the record, analyze all potential appellate issues, and work with trial counsel to maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome in the appellate court.
Losing a case is not, standing alone, a basis for filing an appeal. The appeal of a white collar criminal conviction and sentence or a civil verdict involving employment rights, for instance, must be based on mistakes made during the trial regarding issues of law or procedure. Clients must act quickly, as most appeals must be filed within a matter of days.
Talk to a Skilled Orlando Appeals Attorney
Contact the trial and appellate lawyers of Dempsey & Associates, P.A. for help with maximizing chances for successful appeal. Please call (407) 422-5166 to schedule and appointment at our Winter Park office.
