For the Public

Most attorneys are familiar with the notion of seeking civil contempt sanctions when the opposing party fails to comply with a trial court order to pay money. Yet civil contempt frequently causes confusion for attorneys and judges alike, who often focus only on whether the other party has not paid money as required by a prior court order, without more.

Many lawyers have been annoyed when the opposing party appeals after the lawyer has obtained a favorable order for their client in the trial court. The lawyer whose client prevailed in the trial court may believe that the losing party’s position is without any legal merit. The lawyer’s belief that the opposing party has now delayed the ultimate resolution of

Your client received an unfavorable final order. You believe you have a solid basis for an appeal. You filed a timely notice of appeal to start the appeals process. Now what? A brief explanation of the procedure for litigating an appeal of a final order in a standard civil case in Florida’s state courts follows, with an emphasis on ensuring

A motion for rehearing can be a useful tool to allow the trial court to correct potential error without appellate court proceedings. However, a party filing a motion for rehearing with an eye toward a potential appeal must be careful to adhere to applicable deadlines. Failure to comply with the deadlines could result in dismissal of an appeal. A brief