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Easley Appellate Practice PLLC

United States 2025

Overview

Easley Appellate Practice is a top-rated appellate firm. EAP has advanced hundreds of appeals nationwide. Florida Bar Board Certified as an "appellate expert" and "appellate specialist", and licensed since 1994.

Board-Certified Appellate Attorneys are fluent in appellate practice. Our concentrations are: Federal and Florida Appeals in business law, contract law, intellectual property, employment and business torts, health law, and family law.

We practice in: the US Supreme Court, all Federal Appellate Courts, Florida Supreme Court, and all Florida Appellate Courts, EAP has also advanced strategic litigation support in more than 50 trials.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Appellate Practice

Regional

Miami

Tier
1
Miami
Appellate Practice

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Appellate Practice
Dorothy and her team at Easley Appellate Practice are the best there is. I routinely send my clients to her for her excellent services.
Arthur Schofield
Arthur T. Schofield, P.A.
Appellate Practice
I value attorney Dorothy Easley and the work at Easley Appellate Practice with the highest regard. Her ethics, standards and quality of work are beyond reproach. She and her firm are responsive. She and the firm are a pleasure to work with. I can strongly recommend Easley Appellate Practice for anyone searching for an appellate attorney in the state of Florida.
John Zielinski
Partner – NEJAME LAW FIRM
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice provided excellent counsel in our appellate case.
 
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice provides a tremendous legal product. They work tirelessly. The brevity and clarity with which they can express otherwise complex legal issues and reasoning is unmatched in anything that I have seen in my 40 years of litigation and trial work. We had Easley Appellate Practice on our side in a case where our opponent had hired a former law clerk to the United States Supreme Court. Comparing the quality of the work head-to-head, Easley Appellate Practice's work was far superior, and I was thrilled we had Easley Appellate Practice on our side, as opposed to the other way around.
 
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice has been exceptional in two highly complex appeals. These appeals were in the Fourth and Fifth District Courts of Appeals. Ms. Easley masterfully outlined and presented the briefs leading to two favorable opinions in these two cases.
Alejandro "Alex" Rodriguez
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice is the best. I have worked with other appellate firms... but i will continue to use Easley Appellate Practice as my "go to" appellate firm on large and important cases.
Richard Wolfe
Wolfe Law Miami, P.A.
Appellate Practice
I have known Ms. Easley of Easley Appellate Practice for nearly 20 years. She's a terrific appellate attorney. Very thorough, very empathetic, and very bright. As a longtime appellate attorney myself, I can appreciate what it takes to be stellar in the eyes of appellate law, and she certainly is.
Harvey Sepler
Rimon Law Firm
Appellate Practice
Dorothy of Easley Appellate Practice is the most thorough and determined appellate counsel I have ever worked with. She sees all sides of an argument and is prepared to address all of them. She embodies professionalism in everything she does.
Matthew Lavin
Appellate Practice
Ms. Easley of Easley Appellate Practice is very professional and works extremely hard for her clients. We refer many appellate cases from our trial practice to her firm with great results.
Alison Copley
Alison Family Law
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice is professional, knowledgeable and passionate.
Rafael Recalde
Recalde Law Firm, P.A.
Appellate Practice
Dorothy of Easley Appellate Practice is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, available for issues well beyond normal business hours, is extremely knowledgeable of the law with great research and writing skills and her trial support has made me a more effective lawyer.
Julie Allison
Law Office of Julie Allison, P.A.
Appellate Practice
Ms. Easley's practice as Easley Appellate Practice is one of the premier appellate firms is South Florida. As a trial lawyer, I have referred cases to Ms. Easley where an appeal or response to an appeal becomes necessary. Ms. Easley's knowledge of the law, rules of procedure, and attention to detail in preparing cases are second to none.
 
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice gets five stars across the board!
Steven Adler
Appellate Practice
Dorothy is an extremely knowledgeable and thorough appellate attorney. She is really dedicated to her clients and knows her record inside and out. I have used her on two matters and wholeheartedly recommend Easley Appellate Practice.
 
Appellate Practice
Dorothy Easley, of Easley Appellate Practice, is an extremely talented and knowledgeable appellate attorney. She is professional in all aspects of her practice.
James Kernell
KERNELL LAW
Appellate Practice
Ms. Easley of Easley Appellate Practice handles appellate cases with professionalism, efficiency and is well versed in every aspect of appellate law. Ms. Easley has selected a very competent staff to assist her clients. I would highly recommend Ms. Easley.
 
Appellate Practice
Dorothy Easley of Easley Appellate Practice is an exceptionally well-prepared and thorough appellate lawyer who brings experience, intelligence and practicality to her practice. She's an asset to the appellate bar.
Jennifer Olmedo Rodriguez
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice is a longtime, board-certified appellate practitioner with extremely high standards for written work and personal/professional conduct.
Erik Scharf
1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 800 – Erik W. Scharf, P.A.
Appellate Practice
Dorothy Easley of Easley Appellate Practice is an excellent attorney who is a pleasure to deal with. She's very professional.
Robert C. Maland
6501 Southwest 100th Street – Robert C. Maland, P.A.
Appellate Practice
Easley Appellate Practice is supremely capable and always does a top notch job.
Wayne Larue Smith
Appellate Practice
Dorothy and the entire team at Easley Appellate Practice have the expertise and professionalism that every trial lawyer and client would want in their corner. Their responsiveness, understanding of the law and professionalism are simply unmatched!
Alex Brown
Appellate Practice
Dorothy of Easley Appellate Practice is great. She has worked on many appeals for us and is always top-notch.
Justin Parafinczuk
Parafinczuk Wolf Susen
Appellate Practice
Dorothy Easley of Easley Appellate Practice truly goes above and beyond. She pays attention to every minute detail while never losing sight of the big picture in a case and presenting legal arguments in a thorough but also readily understandable manner. If you ever need an appellate attorney, you would be very hard-pressed to find better counsel than Dorothy Easley.
Aaron Modiano
Appellate Practice
Dorothy Easley represented me in a most highly professional level. Her legal expertise is impeccable, and she demonstrated congenial support throughout the appellate court process. I would highly recommend Dorothy Easley and Easley Appellate Practice.
 
Appellate Practice
I have known Dorothy Easley, of Easley Appellate Practice, through the Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar for at least 20 years. She and I were also co-counsel in a civil appeal. When she was the chairperson, Ms. Easley presided over section meetings with courtesy, organization, and skill. As her co-counsel, I was inspired by her knowledge of appellate practice and procedure. Ms. Easley is also a strong advocate and counselor for her clients. It has been my privilege and pleasure to know Ms. Easley.
Valeria Hendricks
Clerk
Appellate Practice
Dorothy of Easley Appellate Practice is a consummate professional and a credit to our profession. She listens to her clients and understands their needs. I wouldn't hesitate to refer her for any appellate work.
Samuel Rubert
Appellate Practice
I had the opportunity to work a very contested, high-profile case with Dorothy Easley at Easley Appellate Practice. To say that she did outstanding work would be an understatement. I have great respect for her work.
 
Appellate Practice
After an awful experience with my trial attorneys, I retained Dorothy to represent me at my appeal. She immediately went to work and completed the best appeal brief I have ever seen. I would recommend Easley Appellate Practice to anyone who needs an expert in law, and you will be a lucky client to have her!
Jeff Kaplan
RETROBRANDS INC.

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Appellate Practice

Regional

Miami

Tier
1
Miami
Appellate Practice

Practice Areas

Easley Appellate Practice PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Easley Appellate Practice PLLC proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

Miami, FL
1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1950
Miami, FL 33131
United States
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