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Parental Rights of Non-Biological Parent in Same-Sex Relationship

Same-sex couples are cautioned to seek legal advise from attorneys in the state where they reside who have experience dealing with the uniqu

Biological Father's Parental Rights

The Florida Supreme Court clarified that a biological father is entitled to rebut the common law presumption that a mother's husband is

Post-judgment Discovery to Collect a Federal Money Judgment

What is the deadline under Florida law for completing post-judgment discovery for the purpose of collecting a federal money judgment issued

No Loss of Consortium Damages For Death of Spouse Resulting From Injury Prior To Marriage

May a spouse who was not married to the decedent at the time of the decedent’s injury recover consortium damages as part of a wrongful death

Default On Liability Does Not Equate To Liability For All Damages.

You start celebrating (or lamenting) because the judge granted the motion to default the defendant. But then you pause to figure out what th

Friends Matter: Amicus Makes The Difference

The benefit of amicus or friend of the court briefs on appeal is often debated. Do they present another opportunity for the parties to repac

Evidence "In the Record" vs. Specifically Identifying Evidence in Motion for Summary Judgment

The key to a successful motion for summary judgment or the opposition thereto (and keeping a favorable ruling on appeal) is the identificati

Verdict Forms: Tips for Trial Counsel

The instructions to the jury are a framework for the verdict form. The verdict form, in turn, formalizes the jury’s decisions on the case, t

The Jury Charge Conference: Tips for Trial Counsel

Jury instructions and the verdict form are the keys a jury needs to unlock the proper analysis of the evidence and argument at trial, render

Drafting Jury Instructions: Tips for Trial Counsel

Jury instructions provide the jury with the legal structure and guidelines necessary to analyze the evidence and argument presented at trial

Advice on Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

You have been asked to prepare a set of jury instructions and a verdict form for trial . . . . What do you do? Where do you start? And what

Alternative Relief of Amending Pleadings When Faced With Motions to Dismiss and Summary Judgment

It's not uncommon to seek leave to amend as an alternative form of relief in opposition to a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment.

The Perils Of Relying On A Co-Defendant's Objections At Trial

In a case involving multiple defendants, each party making its own objection to each piece of evidence can create an inefficient and tedious

About This Blog: The Next Level - Advice From An Appellate Specialist

In my blog, I share the expected: tips on preservation of error during litigation and at trial. I also share tips on drafting those jury ins

The Next Level - Advice From An Appellate Specialist