Elizabeth Siano Harris

Elizabeth Siano Harris

Harris Appellate Law Office
  • Appeals & Appellate
  • Florida
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Biography

Elizabeth Harris practices in the area of appellate practice, handling both state and federal appeals throughout the State of Florida. Mrs. Harris is a former Fifth District Court of Appeal law clerk for the Honorable John Antoon, now a senior federal judge with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She has over twenty years’ experience drafting appellate briefs, resulting in authored opinions from the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, the Florida Supreme Court and the district courts of Florida. She has participated in oral arguments before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court and the district courts of Florida. Mrs. Harris has also written and lectured on a number of appellate topics.

Mrs. Harris is a longtime resident of Brevard County. She serves on the board of directors for the National Veterans Homeless Support, helping to eliminate homelessness among our nations’ veterans. She is also a frequent missionary to the remote regions of the Dominican Republic, serving the poor of Las Lomas. Elizabeth is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Practice Area
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Attorney
Harris Appellate Law Office
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Partner
Widerman Malek
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Attorney
Law Office of Elizabeth Siano Harris
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Attorney
Stadler & Harris, PA
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Attorney
Fifth Distict Court of Appeal
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Attorney
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
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Education
Florida State University College of Law
J.D. (1991)
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University of South Florida
B.A. (1988) | Mass Communications
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Honors: summa cum laude
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Awards
Appellate Law Award
Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.
Max A. Brewer Community Service Award
Brevard County Bar Association
Professional Associations
Volusia County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers
member
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Seminole County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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The Florida Bar  # 0899720
Member
- Current
Activities: Member of the Appellate Practice Section Member of the Appellate Practice Pro Bono Committee Member of the Appellate Practice Outreach Committee
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Brevard County Bar Association
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Spotting Appellate Error, Brevard County Family Law Network
Brevard County Bar Association
Understanding Standards of Review, Brevard County Bar Association - Appellate Practice Series
Brevard County Bar Association
Appellate Tools for Trial Lawyers, Brevard County Bar Association - Appellate Practice Series
Brevard County Bar Association
Avoiding Common Appellate Errors, Brevard County Bar Association - Appellate Practice Series
Brevard County Bar Association
Appellate Tips for Trial Attorneys, Seminole County Bar Association - Nutshell Series
Seminole County Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Understanding Standards of Review in Developing Trial Strategy
Blog
How to Proffer Evidence
Contact & Map
Harris Appellate Law Office
P.O. Box 371
Mims, FL
Telephone: (321) 267-1766