Naples, Punta Gorda and Cape Coral Appellate Attorneys
Relatively few law firms have a longstanding lawyer who commits a substantial portion of his efforts to civil and criminal appeals. In addition, few firms in the Florida Gulf Coast region parallel the high-stakes trial experience of our attorneys at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm. This combination of strengths should be a primary consideration if you have recently lost at trial and need to consider all remaining legal options. We have an Appellate Lawyer on staff who works with the Trial Lawyers.
Combined Strengths: Proven Trial Lawyers and a Veteran of Numerous Appeals
We employ a team approach on many cases, and appeals are no exception. Whether we handled your initial trial or you have decided to seek new counsel, you can contact us for:
- An informed, honest evaluation of whether you have grounds for appeal, the likelihood of success, and projected fees and costs associated with proceeding
- A collaborative effort between proven personal injury and criminal defense trial lawyers and a veteran appellate attorney if we are able to represent you
- Diligence and precision in the review of your trial transcripts and the outcome, in a concerted effort to build the best possible case for your appeal
- A steadfast commitment to the extensive research, skilled legal writing and oral argument prowess that is both the foundation of our law firm and the essence of premier appeals representation
The right of appeal is an essential component of our justice system. Even given the tremendous energy our legal team puts forth in cases we handle, actionable mistakes that justify appeals sometimes occur — and we are ready for that. In other situations, we are called upon because the counsel someone initially chose was negligent or ineffective.
Benefit From an Honest Case Evaluation — and Rigorous Effort if We Proceed
Generally speaking, situations that may call for an appeal in the appropriate state or federal court include:
- Failures to recover just compensation in valid and serious personal injury cases
- Suspected miscarriages of justice or violations of the defendant's rights in criminal cases, resulting in an unjust conviction or unduly harsh sentence
Only a small percentage of lawyers have a strong background in the unique procedures and workings of specific appeals courts. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully convicted of a crime, sentenced unjustly or denied rightful compensation in a personal injury matter, we encourage you to contact our Fort Myers appeals attorneys today.
