Welcome

This is the "About" Page for Abstract Appeal, the first web log devoted to Florida law and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Click on the "Home Page" link to the left (or this link) to view the site's main page.

About Me

I'm Matt Conigliaro, an attorney board-certified in appellate practice by the The Florida Bar and a shareholder with Carlton Fields. I live and work in St. Petersburg, Florida.

For a bit more detailed bio, compliments of CF, look here.

You can contact me or by clicking on my name below any of my posts, but know that email sent to Abstract Appeal will not, under any circumstances, create an attorney-client relationship.

About Abstract Appeal

This web log began on July 24, 2003. Inspired by other blogs, Abstract Appeal sets its sights not on the national scene or political issues but on Florida law and the federal appellate court that often has the final say over federal cases heard in Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Generally, Abstract Appeal discusses, with perhaps a modicum of commentary, noteworthy decisions by Florida's appellate courts and the Eleventh Circuit. On a regular basis, Abstract Appeal also points out news and other items of interest relating to Florida law.

Abstract Appeal aims to discuss Florida law in a manner that's understandable and interesting to anyone. While this site may naturally appeal more to lawyers than nonlawyers, and then perhaps to Florida appellate lawyers more so than others, the items posted and discussed will hopefully be of value to anyone, from anywhere.

Abstract Appeal is a personal site, designed and maintained by me for my enjoyment and yours. All discussion of legal issues on this site is general commentary only and is not legal advice. Also, as mentioned above, you can contact me or by clicking on my name below any of my posts, but please do not expect any email sent to Abstract Appeal to create an attorney-client relationship. You are welcome to send tips, thoughts, references to stories that might be added, or just a hello.

Finally, let me emphasize: This is a personal web site offering commentary, not legal advice. All statements published on or referenced by this site should be attributed solely to the individual who originally made them and not to anyone else.

Now More Than Me

You may notice that I am not the only person who posts on Abstract Appeal. From time to time, Hunter Carroll helps with a Florida law trivia question posted on Friday mornings. You can email Hunter by clicking or on his name below any of his posts.