The best time to plan for appeal is before trial.
Issues that aren't properly preserved at the trial level are often lost forever on appeal. Caruço Law offers litigation support to trial attorneys who want appellate experience in their corner during the case - not just after the verdict.
Appellate Thinking from Day One
Rodrigo has served as both trial counsel and appellate counsel across hundreds of cases. He brings a perspective that most trial lawyers don't have time to develop: what reviewing courts actually look for, how to frame legal arguments for preservation, and where common preservation failures occur.
Who This Is For
This service is designed for solo practitioners and small firms handling complex criminal or civil litigation who want access to deep appellate expertise without adding a partner. It's also well-suited for out-of-state firms with Florida cases who need local appellate knowledge.
Arrangements are flexible - hourly consulting, flat-fee project work, or ongoing co-counsel relationships. Referral and co-counsel fee arrangements are available for qualifying matters.
What We Offer
Before the Record Closes
The groundwork for a successful appeal is almost always laid at trial. An unpreserved objection, a missing jury instruction challenge, a motion not filed at the right moment - these are the things that haunt appellate work. Rodrigo has reviewed hundreds of records and knows exactly where these failures happen. Bringing him in early costs a fraction of what a failed appeal costs your client.
"The best time to think about an appeal is before trial. Issues that aren't properly preserved at the trial level are often lost forever on appeal - and that's a mistake that can cost your client everything."
Flexible arrangements for solo practitioners, small firms, and out-of-state counsel with Florida matters.