July 2025

Congratulations Shannon McLin on receiving the Chair's Award for Special Merit from the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar

Florida Appeals founder Shannon McLin was honored with the Chair’s Award for Special Merit from the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar for her leadership and contributions to the Section. This recognition was especially meaningful to Shannon, as it echoed the same award received 23 years ago by Nancy Palmer—spouse of Florida Appeals attorney Bill Palmer—making the moment a full-circle celebration of dedication and service within the Florida Appeals family.

Appellate Fun at the 2025 Florida Bar Convention

The Role of Caselaw in Appeal Preservation and the Need for Clear Rulings on Trial Objections

No ruling, no appeal. If a judge says, "move on" after an objection, does it mean the objection was sustained or not? Without clarification, the appellate court may find no preserved error. Learn why a definitive ruling is critical to preserving issues for appeal.

The Importance of Making an Offer of Proof (Proffer) to Preserve Grounds for Appeal

An offer of proof can be critical for preserving issues on appeal. But what happens when a trial court refuses to allow it? This refusal might itself become an appellate issue. Learn how to handle these situations and what steps to take during trial to safeguard your client’s rights.

Watch the CLE course on Preserving Error on our YouTube channel.

COMPLIMENTARY CLEs for FLORIDA LAWYERS

Expand your knowledge and earn CLE credits at your convenience.

General: 2.0 hours

Appellate Practice: 2.0 hours

Join us at the JW Marriott Marco Island for the 2025 Annual Labor Day Retreat, August 21, 2025 - September 1, 2025