About Our Appellate Practice

The Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PA is a Florida law firm that represents clients in civil and probate appeals before the District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. We handle appellate matters for clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties and across the state.

Appellate Work Is What We Do

Appellate practice is fundamentally different from trial work. It is not about presenting evidence or examining witnesses — it is about reading a cold record, identifying the legal errors that were properly preserved, and persuading a panel of judges through precise written briefs and focused oral argument. Success on appeal depends on disciplined legal analysis, command of the governing standards of review, and clear, credible writing. That is the work our practice is built around.

Direct Access to the Attorney Handling Your Appeal

When you call our office during business hours, you speak directly with Attorney Albert Goodwin. When you retain us, he handles your appeal personally, with associates in supporting roles. Appeals reward careful, individualized attention to the record, and that is the level of attention we provide.

Experience in Estate and Probate Appeals

Our firm has practiced Florida estate law since 2008, handling will contests, trust disputes, contested accountings, guardianship matters, and other probate litigation at the trial level. That trial experience makes us especially effective in probate and estate appeals, where understanding the underlying substantive law is essential to framing the issues on appeal. We also handle civil appeals arising from a wide range of disputes.

Both Sides of the Appeal

We represent appellants seeking to overturn an adverse ruling and appellees defending a favorable judgment. We also advise trial counsel on preserving issues for appellate review while litigation is still ongoing — because the appeal is often won or lost by what was, or was not, properly preserved in the trial court.

Honest, Practical Counsel

Not every adverse ruling should be appealed, and not every error is reversible. Before you commit to an appeal, we give you a candid assessment of the merits, the applicable standard of review, the controlling deadlines, and the realistic prospects and costs. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision and, if you proceed, to give your appeal the strongest possible presentation.

To discuss your appeal, call 786-522-1411 or email [email protected]. Because the deadline to file a notice of appeal is short and jurisdictional, please contact us promptly after an adverse ruling.