Ms. Flowers is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer engaged in a general practice that encompasses all aspects of the firm's legal work. She represents both businesses and individuals defending against claims that are covered by an insurance policy.  In addition, she handles all varieties of appellate matters ranging from administrative to zoning issues. She is also an insurance coverage expert who analyzes the interpretation and effect of insurance policies.

Ms. Flowers's publications include "Third District Court of Appeal" (Chapter 18 of the 1991 Court Handbook for Dade County Lawyers, co-authored with R. Glazier), "Closing Argument: A Guide to Prevention and Preservation of Error," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Volume 14, Number 4, October 1995, "Identifying Insurance Coverage Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims," The Helix Journal, Vol. 5 Autumn 1998, and "Just what is a civil supersedeas bond and do I need one?" The Record, Florida Bar Journal Appellate Practice Section, Fall 1999.     

Ms. Flowers has served as an instructor in Legal Research and Writing at the University of Miami School of Law and as an adjunct Professor for Advanced Legal Research and Writing at the St. Thomas University Law School. She has also participated in "Discussion with the Court" at the Third District Court of Appeal.

Ms. Flowers is proud of the recognition she has received from her peers and the judges of various appellate courts for the quality of her presentation and preparation as an appellate practitioner.

Areas of Practice:

- Appellate and Insurance Coverage

- Claims Administration and Bad Faith

 

Certification/Specialties:

- 1994, Board Certified in Appellate Practice, Florida Bar Board of Legal

   Specialization and Education

- Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

Bar Admissions:

- 1985, State of Florida

- 1992, U.S. Supreme Court

- 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

- 1986, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

- 1998, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

- 2001, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida 

 

Education:

- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL (J.D., cum laude, 1985)
   Honors:  1984 - 1985, Moot Court Board, Vice-President; 1984 - 1985,

   University of Miami Law Review: Associate Editor
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (B.A., magna cum laude, 1981)
   Honors: Florida Blue Key; Omicron Delta Kappa

 

Published Works:

- "Mandamus", Florida Appellate Practice, Chapter 12, (8th ed. Fla. Bar 2012)

- "Demystifying the Appellate Certification Process", The Record, Journal of the

   Appellate Practice Section, Winter 2006

- "Just What Is a Civil Supersedeas Bond and Do I Need One?" The Record, Florida Bar Journal

   Appellate Practice Section, Fall, 1999
- "Identifying Insurance Coverage Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims," The Helix

   Journal, Vol. 5, Autumn, 1998
- "Closing Argument: A Guide to Prevention and Preservation of Error," Trial Advocate Quarterly,

   Volume 14, Number 4, October, 1995
- "Third District Court of Appeal," (Co-Author with R. Glazier), Chapter 18, Court Handbook for

   Dade County Lawyers, 1991

Classes and Seminars Presented:

- Adjunct Professor, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, St. Thomas University Law School, 1991-1992

- Instructor, Legal Research and Writing, University of Miami School of Law, 1986-1987 

- Speaker, "Contemporary Issues for the Appellate Practitioner", Third District Court of Appeal Seminar, 1995

- Speaker, "Preserving Error, Trial Conduct and Other Appellate Issues, "Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 2006

- Speaker, "Snowbird Syndrome: Wanting the Best of Both Worlds, Choice of Law Issues in Underinsured Motorist

  Coverage Disputes", Kubicki Draper, Claims Management Conference, 2007

- Speaker, "Basic Ethical Considerations", Kubicki Draper, Claims Management Conference, 2008

- Panelist, "Practice Before the 5th DCA", Appellate Practice Section Seminar, 2010

- Speaker, "Adjuster Ethics: What Does It Really Mean and How Is It Used Against You?", Kubicki Draper, Claims

  Management Conference, 2010

- Panelist, "Turning the Tables on Oral Argument: From the Bench to the Podium", 2011 Annual Education

  Program of the Florida Conference of District Court Appeal Judges

- Speaker, "We've Got You Covered! Hot Topics in Florida Insurance Coverage Law", Kubicki Draper, Claims

  Management Conference, 2012

- Speaker, "Ethics for the Claims Professionals", First Protective Insurance Seminar, 2012

Special Awards and Recognitions: 

- Named Florida "Super Lawyer," Appellate Practice Area (2006-2012)

- Listed, Florida Trend Magazine, Florida's Legal Elite, Appellate Practice Area (2004, 2009, 2012)

- "AV Preeminent" Rated by Martindale Hubbell

 

Professional Associations and Memberships:

- Florida Bar Association

   Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, Former Chair

   Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, Executive Council

   Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, Former Editor, The Record

   Appellate Practice Certification Committee, Former Chair

   Appellate Court Rules Committee

- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

- Defense Research Institute

- Florida Defense Lawyers Association

- Florida Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism

- Marion County Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association

- D.R. Smith American Inn of Court

Past Employment Positions:

- 1985 - 1987, Hon. Alan R. Schwartz, Florida 3rd D.C.A, Law Clerk

 

 

Angela C. Flowers

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