A Firm Exclusively Devoted to Appellate Law

The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. focuses exclusively on appellate litigation and directing comprehensive appellate strategies. With over 70 years of appellate experience collectively, The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. has earned a reputation as one of Florida’s top appellate law firms.

Brandon Vesely and Shannon Troutman and Bob Biasotti


Put Decades of Appellate Experience on Your Side

Not every law firm has the experience and knowledge to challenge or uphold trial court rulings. For more than 70 years collectively, the attorneys at The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. have focused their practices exclusively on appellate law, involving a vast range of civil legal matters, including business litigation, family law, personal injury, trust litigation, evictions, creditor’s rights, and more. Their appellate clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. is also a trusted resource that assists other law firms and attorneys with drafting legal memorandums, dispositive motions, post-trial motions, and jury instructions.

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Specialized in Appellate Law

Brandon S. Vesely and Robert E. Biasotti have dedicated their professional lives to appellate law. They began working together in the 1990s as law clerks/staff attorneys at the Second District Court of Appeal. Then, they each became partners in the appellate divisions of national law firms. In the spring of 2019, Mr. Vesely founded The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. in St. Petersburg to focus on simplifying the appellate process for his clients. In 2021, Mr. Vesely was fortunate to reconnect with Mr. Biasotti, who began working with the firm in an “of counsel” capacity. In 2023, Mr. Vesely convinced Mr. Biasotti to fully join the team. Now, these two Florida Bar board certified appellate experts, along with their seasoned appellate associate Shannon L. Troutman, give their clients a complete team approach and the best chance for success on appeal. The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. will work closely with your trial counsel to prepare for and litigate your appeal. They will keep you informed of the progress of your case every step of the way. They recognize that being involved in an appeal can be a stressful experience. It is the firm’s mission to assume that burden for you and help you achieve complete success in your appellate matter.

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Respected by Its Legal Peers

Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice
AV Preeminent Rating
Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite
Rated by Super Lawyers, Brandon S. Vesely