DeLand Appeals & Appellate Lawyers

I bring fifteen years of experience to my practice as a civil litigator and transactional business attorney. Presently, I operate as a sole practitioner, offering in-house support to a range of small businesses and established corporate clients. My focus is on intellectual property law, where I provide trademark and copyright counseling to both corporate entities and creative individuals. Additionally, I offer appellate and litigation support as co-counsel for various firms, dealing with a wide array of civil issues. My background includes significant experience in litigating in both state and federal courts, with over ten years dedicated to complex brief writing and...

Tyler represents a diverse client base across a range of industries. His counseling of businesses and individuals is backed by extensive litigation experience at the state and federal level.

Tyler focuses his practice on a variety of business-related issues, including shareholder disputes and commercial collections. Tyler is also well-versed in financial fraud matters.

Prior to establishing his own practice, Tyler worked with a well-known Miami business litigation firm. There, he participated in all aspects of numerous matters, which included multi-million dollar commercial disputes, an active creditors’ rights practice and complex administrative agency litigation.

Tyler also worked at a nationally-known securities litigation...

William J. Kinnear, III is a Partner at Bloom & Kinnear. His practice is focused on Workers' Compensation and Insurance Claims matters. He has extensive litigation experience, including settlement conferences, depositions, and doctor's meetings. Additionally, he has an extensive background in appeals and legal analysis. Mr. Kinnear is committed to exceptional advocacy focused on maximizing your recovery as soon as possible.

Mr. Kinnear received his B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College. In 1985, he obtained his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law. Mr. Kinnear is a member of the Florida Bar Association and Florida Workers Advocates.

The Law Offices of Karen J. Haas provides superior Appellate and Trial Support services to clients and trial attorneys in all areas of civil practice, state and federal. Ms. Haas has over two-decades of experience and knowledge that can maximize the monetary value of a case, and put it in the best possible posture for trial, appeal, or settlement. It takes a particularly effective and staunch advocate to pursue or defend a lawsuit on behalf of an individual or small business whether against one party, multiple parties, or the legal team of a Fortune 500 Company.

Matthew's practice is diverse. From the plaintiff's world of class action, mass torts, product liability, and catastrophic injury, to civil appellate practice over a wide range of subject. He also acts as an on-call "in-house counsel" to growing businesses. Matthew spent the first 15 years of his career in Boston and Los Angeles as a marketing and management executive, before graduating summa cum laude from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was also editor in chief of the Nova Law Review and received the Student Bar Association's Award for Academic...

Justin C. Carlin, founder of The Carlin Law Firm, PLLC, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a state and federal business, real estate, and civil trial attorney. Justin is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating available. In each of the past five years, he has also been named a “Florida Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine—an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys. In 2016, he became a fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Trial College at Harvard Law School.

Before his career as an attorney, for 16 years Mr. Polenberg successfully pursued a business management career, which included his tenure as a regional manager for Cintas Corporation. Mr. Polenberg managed the region by recruiting, training, developing, and producing sales and profit, which provides Mr. Polenberg with insight to the business challenges facing today's companies. Using his business experience, Mr. Polenberg became a lawyer with the prestigious law firm of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, and then started his own firm in the summer of 2005, now known as Polenberg Cooper, P.A. As a result, Mr. Polenberg has civil litigation...

John H. Trevena is the owner and principal attorney of his firm. He has been practicing law for more than 36 years. His keen sense of strategy, accomplished skills as a trial lawyer and straightforward approach bring due process for his clients in the criminal justice and civil court systems. His high profile successes have gained him national attention and he makes frequent appearances on network television. Specialties: Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer.

I am an AV-rated former assistant state attorney, former bar counsel and former assistant attorney general with over 24 years experience. I represent people who are being prosecuted by the government. If you are in Florida and have been accused of a crime or your licensing board is trying to discipline you, call me. I can help.

Chris is a Partner at Johnson, Newlon & DeCort, P.A., a business litigation law firm in Tampa, Florida. The Firm was founded in 2014 and is dedicated to representing businesses involved in a broad range of litigation matters, including general commercial litigation actions, contract disputes, fraud claims, trademark and other intellectual property disputes, employment law matters, breach of fiduciary duty claims, securities litigation actions, and other litigation practice areas.

I have lived in Tampa since 1968 and practiced law in the Tampa Bay area since 1996. I have conducted over 100 trials and handled thousands of cases. I have the experience to help you with your situation. Call me for your free initial consultation.

Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Nick has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense, earning a reputation as a passionate defender in the courtroom. He believes each case brings unique obstacles, emphasizing the importance of seeking advice from a seasoned defense lawyer capable of recognizing and addressing these challenges.

Thomas A. Burns is a board-certified appellate specialist with extensive experience defending and prosecuting lawsuits at the trial and appellate levels, in both federal and state courts. Before returning to Florida, Mr. Burns practiced for five years in Washington, D.C., with the appellate departments of Sidley Austin LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. In Tampa, Mr. Burns practiced for three years in the appellate departments of Hill Ward Henderson and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. In those capacities, Mr. Burns represented leading companies from diverse industries in a wide variety of disputes. Mr. Burns has substantial experience with appellate...

Although bilingual (English and French), Michael typically speaks only one language: advocacy. Through meticulously crafted arguments, Michael has waged battle on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida. If your cause or claim needs a champion, look no further. Michael’s experience includes litigating a variety of personal injury claims, contract breaches, and real estate disputes. In addition to his significant trial practice, Michael has also served as appellate counsel for clients in each of Florida’s five district courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. After receiving his...

With over 25 years of legal experience, AnnaDanielle Carter, Esq., is a trusted advisor and thought leader in community association law. AnnaDanielle has built a career defined by her deep expertise in operational, management, and corporate decision-making issues, as well as her exceptional track record as a civil litigator in state, appellate, and federal courts. As a valued attorney at Hamilton Mikes, P.A., AnnaDanielle has been instrumental in supporting the firm's growth, representing over 300 common-interest associations, and delivering strategic solutions across a broad range of legal challenges. Her legal proficiency extends to matters involving The Florida Condominium Act, The...

My practice is concentrated in representing employers and entrepreneurs in all aspects of employment and business law including severance, termination issues, non-compete disputes and in issues involving the protection of proprietary information.

I also represents employers in Fair Labor Standards Act disputes, including those with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. I represent clients in complex commercial litigation regarding these issues at both the trial and appellate levels. A significant portion of my litigation experience has been in business breakups, corporate and partnership dissolutions, securities and shareholder disputes, and related valuation issues. My business litigation experience allows me to...

Aggressive Advocate Focus on Trial and Appellate Litigation Represent Plaintiffs Multi-Jurisdiction Bar Admission in State and Federal Courts

Dwight Slater is a Board-Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in 2002, and his law degree from Emory University in 2006.

Dwight Slater has extensive trial and appellate litigation experience. He began his career as a criminal defense attorney in Orlando, Florida, where he tried numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. He moved to Tallahassee in 2009 to the join the General Counsel’s Office at the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. There, Slater handled health facility licensure and Medicaid overpayment cases at the trial level and...

I am a trial attorney and I have developed the knowledge and experience to aid my clients in all facets of litigation. My practice is focused on developing legally and factually sound arguments for every possible venue. I handle cases involving issues before trial courts, administrative courts, appellate courts, legislatures, civic boards, mediators and arbitrators.

Sasha Sampaio represents individuals and small businesses in South Florida and beyond. Sasha earned her law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans and Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico (Cum Laude). Sasha is dedicated to serving others through individual advocacy. She is an environmentalist, scuba diver and friend to all animals. Sasha is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.

David is an associate attorney who represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including complex and general commercial litigation, business disputes, as well as bankruptcy litigation. David represents clients before the Bais Din as well as other arbitrational tribunals. Originally from Denver, Colorado, David completed his undergraduate studies at Talmudic University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Talmudic Law.

David received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida International University College of Law, where he was admitted on Dean's and Merit Scholarships. At the same time, David continued his studies at Talmudic...

Eric Yesner is an associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation and appeals. Before joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Yesner worked in a complex commercial litigation unit of a multi-state law firm, where he assisted clients in litigation and appeals. His experience includes cases in healthcare-related fraud, corporate proxies, intellectual property disputes, general liability and wrongful death, among other business disputes.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Yesner served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kuntz at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. He...

Clayton D. Hackney is a junior partner with the law firm of DiBello, Lopez & Castillo, P.A. His practice is concentrated in the areas of general commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and appellate practice. He has represented clients in the state and federal courts of Florida on a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, business torts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant matters, and construction lien claims.

Lawyer with over ten years’ experience litigating complex commercial disputes in Florida and California State and Federal courts and an uncommon dedication to clarity and precision in drafting and editing. Counsels and assists clients and other attorneys in a broad range of matters, including corporate structuring, contract drafting and review, insurance coverage analysis and disputes, administrative law, and civil appeals.

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- All State Courts in Florida and California
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- U.S. District Court, N.D. California

Family law, dependency law and termination of parental rights. Specializing in appeals.

I am Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. I handle appeals of any of my trials and have quite a few appellate decisions that are reported decisions in the Florida and Federal Courts. The most recent opinion is Gibney v. Pillifant found at 32 So.3d 784 (2d DCA). I also handle cases in personal injury, defamation, and employment law. My immigration practice is based on Investment Visas and Family Visas as well as naturalization matters.

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell by achieving the highest level of professional excellence rating available. He has also received a "Superb" rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating Avvo awards. Mr. Kravitz received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University...

Ellie Neiberger practices appellate advocacy and litigation, with an emphasis on representing Florida governments in high-profile and complex cases and cases of first impression. She represents clients in appeals, original proceedings for extraordinary writs, and trial and administrative-level litigation. Her practice involves a variety of business and government-related disputes, including challenges to state statutes, finance issues, public records and Sunshine Law claims, and bid protests. Ellie is a member of the Publications Committee of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, the ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers, and the Florida State Chapter of the Order of the...

Judge Michael J. Scionti is a Circuit Court Judge with the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in the State of Florida, who has served our community and country for over two decades, upholding the rule of law in and out of the courtroom, on and off the battlefield, and throughout all branches of government.

Judge Scionti is a Tampa native and lifelong resident of Hillsborough County. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. Judge Scionti has held various positions of public trust as a...

The Michael Ufferman Law Firm is committed to assisting clients in need of representation in the legal system. The firm’s number one goal is protecting the client’s rights in a time of need. The firm offers experience and dedication, with particular attention paid to the personal interests of the client.

The firm concentrates on state and federal criminal appeals and state and federal postconviction motions. Mr. Ufferman is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern, Middle,...

Paul Crochet is an Associate with the firm, practicing general Commercial and Civil Litigation and Appellate Practice. Paul attended the University of Central Florida where he received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting. After completing his undergraduate degree, Paul earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where he served as a member to the Moot Court Board. Paul won numerous awards while serving on the Moot Court Board, including winning the National Workers’ Compensation Moot Court Competition. Additionally, Paul represented Stetson in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition held in Vienna, and also in...

Chet Eliot Weinbaum has 25 years of experience in Marital and Family Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida with Honors in 1993. What makes his practice so unique is that he also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology. This has proved very valuable in working with families going through their toughest times.

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