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Bilzin Sumberg's Appellate Practice has handled appeals that are critical to the long-term viability of businesses before the Florida Supreme Court and appellate courts across the country. The Appellate Practice Group has extensive, first-hand experience in a broad range of appellate matters, whether seeking to preserve a trial victory or overturn an adverse decision. The firm’s attorneys regularly handle appellate work stemming from matters in which they have counseled clients during the litigation phase, including interlocutory appeals and appeals following trial. 
 
Astute at selecting the right issues and arguments to advance, adept at composing briefs that focus on what matters most to appellate judges, and skilled at crafting oral arguments that compel a successful outcome, Bilzin Sumberg’s appellate attorneys provide the effective guidance clients need to navigate complicated appeals processes. The appellate practice also represents clients in highly specialized administrative appeals. Anchored by Bilzin Sumberg’s leading, industry-recognized Litigation Group, clients can count on Bilzin Sumberg’s appellate practice to effectively counsel them throughout the appeals process across a wide range of industries and sectors.
EXPERIENCE
Experience
Representation of corporate park regarding unsafe traffic circulation pattern created by adjacent property owner. Local municipality and enforcement boards agreed with our client's position and the matter is pending in the appellate courts. The case was remanded for further administrative proceeding...
Experience
Representation of Harvey Ruvin, Clerk of the Circuit Court, in a federal civil rights action. Plaintiff alleged that his procedural due process rights were violated because the Clerk failed to ensure that he received notice of a tax deed sale. Prevailed on summary judgment on the basis that the plai...
Experience
Successful defense of crib manufacturer and national retail chain in federal consumer class action. The District of Minnesota dismissed the class plaintiffs' claims in their entirety and the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the decision.
Experience
Representation of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, the only all-female high school operated by the Archdiocese of Greater Miami. For almost 17 years, the Academy attempted to get approval for a school expansion. We succeeded in obtaining the required zoning approval. Located in a predominantly single fa...
Experience
Representation of the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts as Special Counsel for two decades. Representation included counsel on contractual matters and policy issues, and numerous litigations such as the highly visible lawsuit involving the recall of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas.
Experience
Representation of Fortune International in the proposed redevelopment of Sonesta Beach Hotel in Key Biscayne, Florida. We handled the real estate work, land use, zoning, and management agreements. Prior to the downturn, the proposed project was to encompass over 900,000 square feet, including 350 co...
INSIGHTS
Press Release January 22, 2025
Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as a finalist forBenchmark Litigation's Firm of the Year for the state of Florida for the 12th consecutive year. Bilzin Sumberg was nominated along with four other leading firms in the state, with the winner to be announced at the...
Press Release May 2, 2024
The Miami-Dade and Broward Chapter of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) honored Bilzin Sumberg attorney Michael Hanzman with the 2024 Judge Learned Hand Award in recognition of his professional accolades and community engagement across South Florida.
Press Release April 5, 2024
Trial & Litigation Partner Adrian K. Felix has been selected as a finalist for the Chambers USA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Outstanding Contribution award.
News April 1, 2024
Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that Robert L Raskopf has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Trial & Litigation Group, bringing with him a wealth of experience in litigating both jury and non-jury, state and federal cases for leading companies across an array of business...
Press Release April 3, 2023
After serving on Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court bench for twelve years and overseeing some of South Florida’s most high-profile legal matters, Michael A. Hanzman, former judge, is reentering private practice at the Bilzin Sumberg law firm.
Lawcast Podcast March 30, 2021
Bilzin Sumberg attorneys Jeffrey Snyder and Jake Greenberg discuss the nuances of foreclosures and bankruptcy as the economy emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and grapples with its fallout. They cover current developments related to this area of the law, and conduct a deep dive into a case with ...
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