Top Appeals Lawyers in ZIP 33301 | 11 available

Tom Hunker is a Board Certified, AV Rated appellate attorney with many years of experience at the trial and appellate levels. Tom has successfully briefed and argued numerous appeals in state and federal courts in a broad range of practice areas. Throughout his career, clients and other lawyers and law firms have relied on Tom's knowledge and expertise in formulating litigation strategies and presenting winning arguments.. Prior to founding Hunker Appeals, Tom graduated law school magna cum laude, interned for the Florida House of Representatives, clerked for the Florida Supreme Court, served as in house appellate counsel for a motor vehicle insurance company, and led a successful team of appellate attorneys as a Partner at one of the largest law firms in Florida.. Tom currently serves as a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Certification Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Claims Defense Network, and as General Counsel for an international manufacturing and production company. Tom focuses his practice on cases involving novel and intellectually challenging issues and employs his unique skill set in developing innovative solutions for his clients.

David is an experienced and exceptionally gifted attorney with over 25 years of experience. He devoted 22 years of his career as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in Broward County, Florida. As a senior trial attorney he was responsible for many high profile and complex cases including homicide, sex crimes, and career criminals. David is widely recognized within the legal community for his exceptional legal ability and trial skills, and is regularly sought out by his peers for his expertise and advice.. David dedicates a significant amount of time serving the veteran community, both as a pro bono attorney, and as a founding member and board member of Connected Warriors, a non-profit organization that offers free yoga to service members, veterans, and their families. His passion and intention to help the men and women of our military comes from a very simple belief in the power of selfless service.

Cody Frank’s broad-based litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides him with an invaluable perspective when prosecuting claims on behalf of individuals and businesses. Cody practiced civil appellate law specializing in medical malpractice and general negligence with a boutique firm based in Fort Lauderdale. He has litigated cases in multiple state and federal jurisdictions throughout the country. He has defended numerous dispositive motions, engaged in data-intensive discovery and worked extensively with experts and attorneys. His efforts while there have led to settlements and jury verdicts awarding millions of dollars in relief.. Cody has extensive experience handling appellate matters in state and federal courts. He is an accomplished writer and oral advocate who strives to maintain trial victories on appeal or in overturning adverse rulings arguably wrongly decided. He has helped brief cases in Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. He understands the importance of gathering and condensing years of litigation history into an accurate, compelling narrative.. Cody received his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens. While attending law school, Cody was on the Dean’s List, a CALI Award recipient for earning top grades, a member of two journals—Journal of Complex Litigation and Journal of Student Research, a member of the international legal honors society Phi Delta Phi, and a Research Assistant assisting in intensive preparation for witness testimony to be given to Congress on the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. Believing in giving back to the community, Cody devoted over 100 hours of pro bono services to indigent clients while managing a full course load. He also earned Certifications in negotiations and dispute resolution from Harvard Law School and Pepperdine University School of Law.

Albert Einstein famously said: "You have to learn the rules of the game.  And then you have to play better than anyone else."  In keeping with this idea, I've attempted to maximize my knowledge of the rules of evidence and civil procedure, so that I can use the rules to my clients' advantage in pre-trial litigation, and anticipate and address opposing parties' arguments and objections at trial.  In addition, throughout all phases of court proceedings, my practice emphasizes attention to detail, superior research and writing, and thorough and systematic preparation.. I'm a state and federal trial and appellate lawyer with a broad range of experience representing clients in business, real estate, and other civil litigation.  I represent clients in "complex actions" (involving complicated legal or case management issues) where the amount in controversy exceeds $1 million, but also in routine disputes where the amount in controversy is less than $50,.  A detailed description of some of my prior cases can be found on my attorney profile page at .. My clients include:. •Entrepreneurs. •Private businesses. •Community associations (HOAs and condominium associations, e.g.). •Financial institutions. •Real estate professionals. •Individuals involved in a business, property, or civil dispute (simple or complex). If you're in search of a competent, trustworthy, and passionate litigation attorney, then please call my law firm at and ask to speak with me.