Category: Appellate, 1-Hour or Less Category: Appellate, 1-Hour or Less (show less)

The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section presents “But What About My Trial? An Appellate Lawyer’s Guide for Successfully Tackling Summary Judgment,” featuring Sam Alexander and Forrest Andrews. This program will examine the evolving landscape of summary judgment practice in Florida, including preservation issues, appellate standards of review, and strategies for effectively challenging or defending summary judgment rulings. Attendees will gain practical guidance on building a strong record, framing dispositive issues, and navigating the intersection between trial strategy and appellate advocacy.

Learning Objectives
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
 

1. Identify the standards governing summary judgment practice in Florida and analyze how those standards affect appellate review.
2. Recognize key preservation issues arising from summary judgment proceedings, including the development of an adequate evidentiary record and preservation of legal arguments for appeal.
3. Develop effective strategies for drafting, opposing, and defending summary judgment motions with an eye toward potential appellate challenges.
4. Evaluate common pitfalls in summary judgment litigation and apply practical techniques to strengthen dispositive motion practice at both the trial and appellate levels.

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
But What About My Trial? An Appellate Lawyer’s Guide for Successfully Tackling Summary Judgment
Forrest Andrews and Samuel Alexander