Florida Appeals handles complex civil appellate litigation in state and federal courts. Founding partner, Shannon McLin Carlyle, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in appellate practice and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. She is also a Board Certified Circuit and Appellate Court Mediator. She is an experienced appellate advocate with an extensive background in state and federal appellate representation. As a former law clerk to the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, Ms. Carlyle developed a unique perspective as to what appellate courts expect in appellate briefs and pleadings. Ms. Carlyle is admitted to practice in Florida state and federal courts, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2020 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2019 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Florida Legal Elite in Appellate Practice | Florida Trend Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Victor Tipton Award for Legal Writing | Florida Justice Association | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2012 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2011 |
Florida Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2011 |
Top 50 Women Florida Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2011 |
Florida Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2010 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
Top 50 Women Florida Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2010 |
Florida Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2009 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2009 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2008 |
Florida Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2008 |
Florida Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2007 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2007 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2006 |
Board Certified Appellate Lawyer | The Florida Bar | 2004 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Florida Appeals | 2019 - Present |
Founder and Managing Partner | The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm | 1997 - 2018 |
Law Clerk to The Honorable Gilbert S. Goshorn, Jr. | Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal | 1993 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Executive Council | 2018 - Present |
Family Law Section Appellate Committee | Chair | 2011 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Appellate Law Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
Marion County Bar Association | 2006 - Present | |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section | Member | 1993 - Present |
Florida Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section, Outreach Committee | Chair | N/A |
Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section, Amicus Committee | Co-chairman | N/A |
American Bar Association Council of Appellate Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Amicus Curiae Committee | Member | N/A |
Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Appellate Certification Committee | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
Appellate Certification Committee | Vice-Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
Appellate Certification Committee | Chair Elect | 2010 - 2011 |
First Green Bank | Board of Directors | 2009 - 2018 |
Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section | Executive Council | 2005 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Family Law Commentator | Oops: Did we say His Interest in his pension? We meant Her interest in His Pension: The Typo that Changed the Law | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
University of Central Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Florida CLE Conference by Lorman Education Services | Appellate Practice for the General Practioner | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Strout v. Campbell, 864 So. 2d 1275 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004) | Our client prevailed on appeal |
Posted by Shelby
August 24, 2020
Sean Domnick, Unknown Attorney on Aug 27, 2018
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Shannon and Chris Carlyle are wonderful appellate attorneys. They were instrumental in achieving a groundbreaking decision regarding access to medical records in the Buster v. Florida Hospital case in which I was the trial lawyer. Whether you need trial support or appellate advocacy, don't hesitate to call on The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm.
Gail Hamaty-Bird, Appeals Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Domnick, Unknown Attorney on Aug 27, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shannon and Chris Carlyle are wonderful appellate attorneys. They were instrumental in achieving a groundbreaking decision regarding access to medical records in the Buster v. Florida Hospital case in which I was the trial lawyer. Whether you need trial support or appellate advocacy, don't hesitate to call on The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm.
Gail Hamaty-Bird, Appeals Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jody Fisher, Mediation Attorney on Apr 7, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and well prepared attorney.
Jami Worley, Appeals Attorney on Apr 7, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and knowledgeable in the appeals process.
Kendra Parris, Appeals Attorney on Apr 7, 2018
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Ms. McLin Carlyle is a stellar appellate attorney and a very valuable member of the legal community.
Raisa Romaelle, Appeals Attorney on Apr 7, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Extremely well versed in the area of appeals and an incredible advocate for her clients!
Nicholas Andrea, Appeals Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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I have known Shannon since law school and have kept in contact since. I can attest that she is an intelligent, skilled and conscientious attorney with a genuine passion for what she does and a commitment to her clients. I would retain her and her law firm without hesitation for any appellate matter I needed assistance with.
Scott Petersen, Appeals Attorney on Apr 24, 2008
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Shannon is one of the finest appellate lawyers around. She is experienced and knowledgeable and I frequently consult with her regarding potential appellate issues. She is the first name I turn to when asked for recommendations for appellate counsel.