The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. is proud to announce that Shannon L. Troutman has become board certified in appellate practice by The Florida Bar. This recognition reflects her experience and commitment to appellate advocacy, civil appeals, writs, post-trial matters, and appellate strategy throughout Florida.
Board certification is an important professional distinction for Florida attorneys. For a firm devoted exclusively to appellate law, Shannon’s certification further strengthens The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A.’s commitment to providing focused appellate representation to clients and trial counsel across the state.
Recognized as a Board-Certified Appellate Specialist
Shannon’s board certification in appellate practice recognizes her work in a specialized area of Florida law. Appellate practice requires a distinct skill set, including written advocacy, legal analysis, issue preservation, appellate procedure, oral argument, and the ability to evaluate trial-court records for potential appellate issues.
The Florida Bar’s appellate practice certification process includes specific requirements related to legal experience, substantial involvement in appellate practice, continuing legal education, peer review, appellate case experience, oral argument experience, and a written examination. Board certification helps identify lawyers who have met standards set by The Florida Bar for experience and competency in a specialized field.
For clients and trial counsel, board certification can provide added confidence when selecting appellate counsel. Civil appellate work often involves complex procedural rules, strict deadlines, preservation issues, standards of review, and careful written advocacy. Having appellate counsel with focused experience can be important when evaluating whether to appeal, responding to an appeal, pursuing a writ, or protecting a judgment after trial.
Continuing the Firm’s Focus on Civil Appeals
Shannon’s certification continues The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A.’s longstanding focus on appellate law. The firm represents clients throughout Florida in civil appeals, writ proceedings, post-trial matters, and appellate strategy. Its attorneys work with individuals, businesses, and trial counsel in appellate courts across the state.
The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A. congratulates Shannon on this achievement and looks forward to continuing to serve clients in appellate matters throughout Florida.