Appeals
Florida appellate brief writing for attorneys
We research and write appellate briefs for Florida attorneys who need appellate depth without adding appellate staff. You remain counsel of record. We deliver a signature-ready brief, with time built in for your review and revisions before you file.
What we draft
- Initial briefs
- Answer briefs
- Reply briefs
- Cross-appeal briefs
- Petitions for writ of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus, and responses
- Jurisdictional briefs to the Florida Supreme Court
- Motions for attorneys’ fees
- Motions for rehearing, clarification, and written opinion
- Responses to orders to show cause and other appellate motions
Where we work
We have handled appellate matters in all six of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. We also support appellate counsel in federal court and in other states.
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Practice areas
We handle appeals in every area of civil law, including:
- Family law: dissolution, alimony, timesharing, and support
- Insurance and personal injury
- Real estate, foreclosure, and HOA disputes
- Commercial and contract disputes
- Probate, trust, and guardianship
We do not handle criminal appeals.
How an appeal engagement works
- Call and deadline check.Tell us about the case and your filing deadline.
- Record review and estimate.We review the order and the record and give you an estimate before any work begins.
- Issues and strategy.We identify the strongest issues with you and agree on the approach.
- Research and drafting.We write the brief, formatted to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, including the font and word-count requirements.
- Your review.You review the draft, request changes, and review the revision, with time built in before your deadline.
- Signature-ready brief.You sign and file.
Not sure an appeal is worth it?
Appeal Evaluation: $1,500
Before you commit, we review the order and the key parts of the record (up to 1,000 pages), identify preserved issues, apply the standard of review, assess realistic odds and cost, and flag the deadlines. You receive a written assessment and a strategy call.
The evaluation fee is separate from a full appeal engagement, but you’ll never pay twice for the same work. If you hire us for the appeal, we start with the record already reviewed and the issues already mapped.
Request an Appeal EvaluationThe Appeal Evaluation is an initial assessment based on the order, the record provided, and the issues apparent at the outset. Appeals often evolve once full briefing begins: additional issues, record problems, or research needs can surface that weren’t apparent in an initial review. Our evaluation reflects our professional judgment at the time of review and is not a guarantee of any outcome or a final determination of every issue on appeal.
All six Florida DCAs and the Florida Supreme Court
70+ appeals and appellate matters · 20,000+ hours of research and writing
Our ‘go to’ appellate resource from now is Eximius Writing Services… we received fast turnaround, accurate research and professional writing results which directly addressed the appeal which we successfully challenged and defeated.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes the brief?
A licensed Florida attorney, every time.
Do you file the brief?
No. You remain counsel of record and handle the filing once we have delivered the final signature-ready brief.
Will my client know you were involved?
No. We work through you and communicate with your client only if you ask us to.
Do you handle appeals outside Florida?
Yes. We are Florida-licensed and support appellate counsel in federal court and other states, with the attorney of record remaining responsible for the representation and filings in that jurisdiction.
Do you handle criminal appeals?
No. We handle appeals in every area of civil law, but not criminal matters.
Can you help before the notice of appeal is filed?
Yes. We can flag deadlines, evaluate whether issues were preserved, and help you decide whether to appeal through our Appeal Evaluation.
Do you help with oral argument?
Yes. We can prepare argument outlines and summaries, and play “red team leader” to help you prepare for the panel’s likely questions.
What do you need to get started?
The order or judgment being appealed, the record (or the relevant portions), and your view of the strongest issues. We'll scope the engagement from there.
How much does an appellate brief cost?
Appellate work is billed at $275 per hour. Initial briefs typically start at $8,250, and answer and reply briefs at $5,000, depending on the length of the brief, the size of the record, and how much drafting versus review you need. Appeals begin with a $2,750 deposit, and you receive an estimate before work begins. See Rates & FAQ.