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Mr. Brownlee handles civil and criminal appeals in Florida and in federal courts of appeal across the country. He is licensed to practice in each of Florida's appellate courts and most of the federal circuit courts of appeal. In addition to Florida's district courts of appeal, Mr. Brownlee has performed oral argument at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. He has also been lead appellate counsel in two appeals before the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Brownlee is a member of the Appellate Practice section of the Florida Bar and the Orange County Bar Association's Appellate Practice Committee. In addition to his appellate practice, Mr. Brownlee handles various civil litigation matters at the trial level. Mr. Brownlee holds an "AV Preeminent" peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

I was the first in my family to graduate from college. I married my high school sweetheart at 19. Today, we have two adult sons and two grand-dogs, and are still married after nearly 40 years.. For the last 30-something years, I have served as a legal advocate - first as a government lawyer representing the State of Florida and, more recently, as a defense attorney representing those accused and convicted of crimes. It is the only type of law I have ever practiced and the only type of law I have ever cared to practice.. I opened my own firm in 1998 in Orlando, where I was born and raised. It’s just me and my assistant, Naomi. Being detail-oriented, I prefer a small case load, one that allows me to provide personalized attention to my clients and their families.. Helping to ensure that criminal defendants receive their fair day in court is a challenging and gratifying responsibility and one that I take very seriously. Next to life itself, there is nothing more important than freedom.. In an adversary process, there are two sides to every story. I would be honored to have the opportunity to tell yours.

For the past 22 years, I have dedicated my practice to the defense of professionals, including lawyers, real estate agents, appraisers, and title agents in litigation and before licensing authorities.  I am also a Board Certified Appellate Specialist and have handle 100s of appeals in both the state and federal courts.  I am rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and have been recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite and Orlando’s Top Lawyers.  I practice in both state and federal trial courts as well as state and federal appellate courts.  I am very active in The Florida Bar having served as President of the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar, on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, Chair of the Appellate Court Rules Committee, and am the immediate past Chair of the Statewide Advertising Grievance Committee. I was recently reappointed by The Florida Bar to the At-Large seat on the Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee.   I am the Immediate Past President of the Orange County Bar Association and a past President of the Orange County Bar Legal Aid Society.  In June of 2015, I received The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section’s Pro Bono Award.  I am a proud graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Notre Dame Law School.  Other than law, my passions are my family and triathlon.

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.

Dayna practices appellate law in a wide range of civil subject areas, with a focus on family law, dependency law, adoption law, and contract disputes. She offers attorney clients litigation support and trial preparation, including consulting on complex cases, drafting intricate motions, and performing extensive research.. A native Floridian, Dayna grew up in south and central Florida. She graduated from Dr. Phillips High School and earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from University of Central Florida, concentrating in interdisciplinary studies with a blend of English literature, journalism, mass communications, and sociology.. Dayna previously worked in civil liability defense, insurance defense, and employment law. She graduated from Florida State University College of Law where she gained valuable experience as a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Interest Law Center. There, she represented indigent clients and children in prison. Dayna also received the Distinguished Pro Bono Service certificate for her legal education efforts and her pro bono litigation and trial work. She was a teaching assistant in the school’s Juris Master program, where she worked in both Health Care Fraud and Abuse, and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance courses.. Dayna serves on the Florida Bar Journal editorial board and is a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, where she was the 2020-2022 appellate fellow. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator. She also volunteers at the pro bono family clinic through Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Dayna teaches legal writing at Florida International University as an adjunct professor.. EDUCATION• Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2019• American College of Education, M.Ed., 2019• University of Central Florida, B.A., summa cum laude, 2014. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES• The Florida Bar member in good standing (2020-present)• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section appellate fellow (2020-2022)• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section and Young Lawyers Section member (2020-present)• The Florida Bar Journal editorial board member (2020-present)• Palm Beach County Bar Association member (2021-present)• Florida Association for Women Lawyers member (2020-present)• Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court (2021-2022)• Florida Rural Legal Services volunteer family law consultant (2020-present)• Bar Association of Montgomery County (2022-present)• Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (2022-present)• American Bar Association publication team member (2018-2022)• American Bar Association negotiation competition judge (2020-present)• American Bar Association moot court competition judge (2020-present). ADMISSIONS• The Florida Bar• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida• Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator

Experienced Appeals attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.

Experienced Appeals attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.

Experienced Appeals attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.