Appellate Litigation

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At Stok Kon + Braverman, our litigation lawyers have represented clients from Fort Lauderdale and beyond at many levels of the federal and state appellate court system. We are experienced in appeals relating to commercial law, business law, real estate, and family law, including visitation rights and property rights. Whether you were successful at your trial and are hoping to preserve your victory, or you were unsuccessful and are seeking a reversal, our Fort Lauderdale appellate lawyers can offer the knowledgeable guidance that you need to fight and vindicate your rights.

What’s the Difference Between Trial Court & Appellate Courts?

The Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure govern how an appeal can be initiated within the state court system. They also outline what kind of notice is needed, the types of briefs, pleadings, or statements of the case that might be appropriate, and the requirements governing motions and other documentation.

Trial court proceedings differ from appellate litigation in the perspective from which the case is viewed. At the trial level, determining disputed facts plays a key role. Appeals courts usually address and interpret the law and apply it to the facts previously found by the trial court. Appellate proceedings typically focus on the written arguments submitted by the parties that relate to legal issues. The Florida District Court of Appeal’s goal is to correct critical mistakes made by lower courts that may have wrongly infringed on a party’s rights.