John H Pelzer

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APPELLATE

Our Appellate Practice Group is a sub-section of the Litigation Practice Group, the largest department in the firm, with more than 50 attorneys and paralegals. Our litigators represent local, regional, national and international clients in all types of civil proceedings in state and federal courts and in administrative and arbitration hearings.

We are experienced in handling all aspects of pretrial, trial, appellate and post‑judgment proceedings. Our litigators are particularly skilled in handling difficult and protracted commercial litigation involving numerous parties and complex claims. Computerized legal research, litigation support systems and trained legal assistants aid our trial lawyers in controlling complicated cases.

Members of the Appellate Practice Group handle appeals for both appellees and appellants in a wide variety of matters through all levels of the federal and state systems. Our appellate attorneys have successfully resolved disputes in all of the Firm's litigation subspecialty practices. We also represent registered representatives and Broker Dealers in securities arbitration before the N.A.S.D. and administrative matters before the N.Y.S.E.

Appellate Practice Certified Attorney - Florida Bar

John H Pelzer
Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell PA
200 E Broward Blvd #1500
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Tel: 954 527-2469
Fax: 954 333-4069
E-mail: john.pelzer@ruden.com

Areas of Practice
* APPELLATE
* LITIGATION - CIVIL
* Appellate
* Commercial Litigation
* Real Estate Tax Appeal

Mr. Pelzer is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Appellate Law and is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He handles appeals on all substantive subject matters.

Matters handled by Mr. Pelzer include such diverse areas as:
* Administrative Law
* Ad Valorem Taxation
* Bankruptcy
* Banking
* Bond Validations
* Constitutional Law
* Construction
* Contracts
* Death Penalty Habeas Corpus
* Domestic Relations
* ERISA
* Land Use
* Patent
* Personal Injury
* Probate
* Real Estate Title

He is not only responsible for appeals generated from within the Firm's broad-based litigation department, but also accepts appeals as well as pre- and post-trial appellate consultation from outside the Firm. Strict client protection is provided for referring counsel. Mr. Pelzer's membership on the Appellate Rules Committee of The Florida Bar, along with his experience as a trial lawyer, provide him with a clear perspective on the unique nature of appellate practice, and the pitfalls it may present.

In addition to appellate practice, Mr. Pelzer counsels and represents clients at all stages of ad valorem real and personal property tax challenges. This includes representation from the earliest pre-assessment negotiations, through administrative hearings, trials de novo and appellate review.

Mr. Pelzer was recently appointed to serve on The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education for a three year term. He has been recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2006-2009, as well as Best Lawyers In America 2008-2010.