The Brownlee Law Firm - Orlando, FL

Elite Appellate Representation in Florida and Federal Courts

When the outcome of a trial court ruling or judgment must be challenged or protected, trial strategies are no longer enough. The appellate stage requires distinct legal knowledge, rigorous legal research, and persuasive brief writing tailored to multi-judge appellate panels. Headquartered in downtown Orlando, The Brownlee Law Firm provides dedicated appellate advocacy across Florida and throughout federal circuits nationwide. Whether you need to hire an attorney to reverse an unfavorable trial verdict or defend a hard-won victory on appeal, the firm offers board-certified legal expertise at the highest level of practice.

Dedicated Appellate Practice Areas

Unlike general practice firms that handle trials alongside occasional appeals, The Brownlee Law Firm devotes its practice exclusively to appellate litigation in state and federal jurisdictions:

• Florida civil appeals: Challenging and defending final judgments and non-final interlocutory orders involving breach of contract, commercial disputes, business litigation, real estate conflicts, probate and trust litigation, and high-stakes family law decrees.
• Federal civil appeals: Representing corporate and individual litigants in complex civil matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and other federal circuit courts across the country.
• Florida criminal appeals: Seeking justice for individuals convicted of felony offenses by identifying trial court errors, improper jury instructions, due process violations, and unconstitutional sentencing determinations.
• Federal criminal appeals: Handling post-conviction relief and direct criminal appeals in federal courts, challenging sentencing guidelines calculations and evidentiary admissions.
• Extraordinary writs and Supreme Court practice: Drafting petitions for writ of certiorari, petitions for writ of mandamus, petitions for writ of prohibition, amicus curiae briefs, and petitions before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Board-Certified Expertise in Appellate Law

Founding attorney Michael Brownlee is recognized by the Florida Bar as a board-certified specialist in appellate practice, a distinction held by fewer than one percent of Florida lawyers. Board certification represents the highest independent evaluation of legal proficiency, ethics, and courtroom competence. Michael Brownlee has presented oral arguments before every district court of appeal in Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida, and multiple federal circuit courts nationwide.

Appeals differ fundamentally from trials. They are not second chances to re-examine witnesses or present new testimony; they hinge strictly on the written trial record and complex statutory and constitutional interpretation. By collaborating with trial attorneys or taking over representation post-judgment, The Brownlee Law Firm crafts persuasive appellate briefs that highlight reversible errors of law and command the attention of appellate panels.

Consult with an Appellate Specialist Today

Appellate deadlines in Florida and federal courts are exceptionally strict, often requiring notices of appeal to be filed within thirty days of a final order. If you need an attorney urgently to evaluate the appellate merits of your case or wish to find a lawyer who specializes in appellate practice, contact The Brownlee Law Firm at their Orlando office today to schedule your confidential consultation.