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Appellate Practice Section Awards
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Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III
Adkins Award Recipient |
Dorothy F. Easley
Pro Bono Award Recipient |
The Appellate Practice Section presented its Fourteenth Annual James C. Adkins Award to Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III at this year's Dessert Reception in Boca Raton. At the same time, it awarded its 2008 Pro Bono Award to Dorothy F. Easley.
Click HERE for the full story on last year's recipients.
Webster's Tips for Successful
Appellate Oral Advocacy
During the February 26, 2008 CLE conference call on preparing for oral argument, reference was made to a set of helpful tips compiled by Judge Peter Webster, of the First District Court of Appeal. For the benefit of our members, Judge Webster has agreed to allow us to post these tips, which can be accessed at the clicking HERE.
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Appellate Practice Section Meeting Schedule
General Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2008 | Tampa Aiport Marriott
Committee Meetings: 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m.
Executive Council Meeting: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Reception: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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The Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar is a 1700-person organization devoted to promoting excellence in Florida's state and federal appellate courts.
Its members include civil and criminal lawyers, plaintiff and defense lawyers, and others interested in the appellate process.
We invite the participation of those members of The Florida Bar who share our interests and objectives — and hope that they find this web site an open door to our activities.
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Upcoming CLE Programs
Monthly Telephonic CLE
"Path to the Bench"
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 12:10 p.m.
The Hon. Raoul G. Cantero, III, outgoing Florida Supreme Court Justice, will be joined by Paul Huck, Jr., former General Counsel to Governor Charlie Crist, and Dean Colson, a former member of the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission, for discussions on the process of becoming a Florida Supreme Court justice.
Please click HERE for more information.
The Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar
and Florida Coastal School of Law present
Successful Appellate Advocacy, 7th Edition
July 30 - August 1, 2008
The most popular intensive appellate workshop is back! This concentrated, three-day workshop is designed to provide participants at all skill levels with the advocacy tools necessary for a successful practice. This program provides participants with extensive feedback by program faculty on written and oral skills, and will culminate in an actual oral argument before a three-judge panel.
Click HERE for more information.
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Important Notice From the Fourth District Court of Appeal
Due to recent mandated budget cuts, the Fourth District Court of Appeal is changing the hours of public access to its facilities. Effective July 1, 2008, the Clerk's Office, Library, and entrance to the building will close to the public each business day at 4:00 p.m. The court will continue to open at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Of importance, no filings will be accepted at the courthouse after 4:00 p.m. Click HERE for more information.
The Spring 2008 issue of The Record
is now available in COLOR!
Click HERE to download your copy.
Interested in previous issues?
Click HERE for a listing from the last 10 years.
Florida History: The Evolution of Florida’s Courts In the Context of Other Historical Events
by Dr. James M. Denham
Purchase The Florida Bar Foundation
"Kids Deserve Justice" license plate HERE.
Appellate Practice Guide Updates
Now Available!
After the recent email blast that provided links to these updates, several members
experienced difficulties downloading the PDF files. For the convenience of the entire membership, the Guide Updates
are now available.
District Court of Appeal, First District
State of Florida
Electronic Filing of Briefs
Please insert the following PDF files at their appropriate tab.
If you are new to the section and do not yet have a binder, you will be sent one in the near future.
3rd District Court of Appeal
4th District Court of Appeal
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