$ 500-650 per hour
Brandon Stuart Vesely
About Brandon
Biography
Brandon S. Vesely has been Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice since 2009 and has 30 years of appellate experience in the state and federal courts. Mr. Vesely has handled over 275 appeals. Mr. Vesely previously worked as a staff attorney at the Second District Court of Appeal for the late, Honorable Jerry R. Parker. Mr. Vesely presently serves on The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education and previously served for 12 years on the Appellate Court Rules Committee. Mr. Vesely has held an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2004. He has been named a Super Lawyer® in Appellate Law every year since 2016. He was voted Legal Elite® in appellate law by Florida Trend Magazine in 2015. And he was recognized as one of Tampa Bay's Top Rated Lawyers™multiple times; as one of the Best Lawyers in Tampa Bay® multiple times; and as one of Tampa Bay Review's 40 under 40 in 2002. Mr. Vesely received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1991 and his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 1994. In addition to his appellate practice, Mr. Vesely frequently provides litigation support, including drafting and arguing complex and dispositive motions, jury instructions, legal memoranda, and post-trial motions.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Appeals
100%
32 years | 275 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Florida Appellate Firm, P.A.
1700 66th Street N., Suite 205, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33710
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Posted by Rosi | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Masterful Appellate Advocate with Exceptional Legal Strategy
Mr. Vesely truly cares about his clients and brings an unmatched attention to detail to every aspect of his work. His exceptional appellate briefing skills, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of the law enable him to analyze even the most complex legal issues with remarkable precision. He is resp...
Posted by MK | July 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
B Vesely!
Brandon Vesely is not only a great attorney, he's my friend. I can never repay him for what he did for me & my daughter. There are some real corrupt creatures out there. Especially in Manatee County. If you can hire Vesely, hire him. Great lawyer, great human being.
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Insightful
Mr. Vesely is an amazing lawyer. He is very kind, knowledgeable, and will go above and beyond to help.
Posted by andrea wilder | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Attorney
Brandon did a great job on helping us with a litigation case. He is a great communicator with both us and the other party to make this case go smoothly and quickly. He is timely and exceeded our expectations. He comes highly recommended from us.
Posted by Jim | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Insightful and Diligent
When I received a subpoena, I went to Mr. Vesely for help. He was responsive, flexible, and very supportive at every step. Thanks to his insight and diligence, I was able to avoid getting caught in the middle of a ugly lawsuit between two other parties. Excellent attorney!
Brandon Stuart Vesely's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brandon is an excellent appellate attorney with a proven ability to analyze and successfully handle complex civil appeals. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I give him my highest endorsement."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Magazine
2015
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certified - Appellate Practice, Florida Bar
2002
40 Under 40, Tampa Bay Review
Work Experience
1996 - 1998
Staff Attorney, Second District Court Of Appeal
Associations
2023 - Present
The Florida BarBLSE Committee Member
1994 - Present
The Florida BarMember
2014 - 2020
The Florida BarAppellate Court Rules Committee Member
2002 - 2008
The Florida BarYoung Lawyers Division Board of Governors
2000 - 2002
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Appellate Practice SectionChairman
1999 - 2000
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Botee v. Southern Fidelity Ins. Co., 162 So. 3d 183 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015)
Nucci v. Storm Football Partners, 82 So. 3d 180 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012)
Stewart v. Hooters of America, Inc., 432 F. App'x 903 (11th Cir. 2011)
Morgan v. Coats, 33 So. 3d 59 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010)
In re Guardianship of Deily, 37 So. 3d 277 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010)
Reinstein v. Pediatric Gastro., Hepatology & Nutrition, 25 So. 3d 54 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009)
Larson & Larson, P.A. v. TSE Indust., Inc., 22 So. 3d 36 (Fla. 2009)
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP v. Forier, 19 So. 3d 452 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009)
Paul Gottlieb & Co., Inc. v. Alps South Corp., 985 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007)
Hameroff v. Public Medical Asst. Trust Fund, 911 So. 2d 827 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005)
Clampitt v. Britts, 897 So. 2d 557 (Fla 2d DCA 2005)
McGarrah v. Bayfront Medical Ctr, Inc., 889 So. 2d 923 (Fla 2d DCA 2004)
Farrer v. U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 809 So. 2d 85 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002)
Greene v. Bursey, 733 So. 2d 1111 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999)
Education
1994
Stetson University College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1991
Dartmouth College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section Membership Retreat
Preserving the Record for Appeal
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers