Lance Curry
Lance Curry is an experienced appellate attorney known for his ability to tackle complex legal issues. Lance has handled a wide variety of appeals, including those arising from complex commercial disputes, medical and legal malpractice cases, and other personal injury matters.
Before joining Brannock Berman & Seider, Lance worked for a prominent statewide personal injury firm, where he handled the firm’s appeals and complex motions. Before that, he was a shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson, focusing on commercial litigation and appellate issues. Early in his career, Lance was a staff attorney for Justice Charles Wells at the Florida Supreme Court.
Lance has also held leadership positions with The Florida Bar. He previously served as Chair of both the Civil Procedure Rules Committee and the Appellate Court Rules Committee, and he is currently serving on the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee. He has been repeatedly recognized for his work in appellate practice and commercial litigation by publications like Florida Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America®.
Lance enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He loves outdoor activities like fishing, boating, camping, and hiking.
Education
- University of Florida, B.A., with honors
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D., with honors
- Florida Law Review
Certifications and Bar Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida
- All Florida Courts
Honors and Distinctions
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2015-2024
- Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2009-2014
- The Best Lawyers in America©, Appellate Practice, 2021-2025
- The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation, 2013-2025
Professional Associations
- Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar
- Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration Committee
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Appellate Practice Section
- Florida Supreme Court Historical Society
- Second District Court of Appeal Historical Society
Lectures
- “The Florida Supreme Court: A Review of 2023 and a Look Ahead to 2024,” American Constitution Society Florida (December 7, 2023)
- “New Civil Rules Changes & Changes to Motions for Summary Judgment from a Private Practice Perspective,” Florida Trial Court Staff Attorney Association (August 17, 2023)
- “The New Summary Judgment Rule,” Miami-Dade Bar Association (February 9, 2022)
- “Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Appellate Practice,” ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference (2013)
- “Writing for the Reader,” ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference (2012)
- “Discretionary Review Cases at the Florida Supreme Court,” Appellate Practice Section webinar (May 18, 2010)
Publications
- “No Introduction Needed – The Effectiveness of Introductions in Appellate Briefs,” The Record (The Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section), Winter 2011
- “Federal Court Practice – Appellate Review of Orders Adverse to Attorney-Client Privilege,” The Record (The Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section), Winter 2010
Oral Argument Links
Latest News
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Brannock Berman & Seider Welcomes New Lawyer
Lance Curry has joined Brannock Berman & Seider as a shareholder in the firm’s Tampa office
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Brannock Berman & Seider Again Rated One of Tampa’s Top Law Firms
In its annual ranking of the country’s best law firms, Best Lawyers® has for the fifth consecutive year recognized Brannock
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Brannock Berman & Seider Leads Florida Appellate Rankings
Praising the firm's high-caliber team of legal talent, Chambers USA has once again recognized Brannock Berman & Seider as one
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Brannock Berman & Seider Again Recognized as One of Tampa’s Best Law Firms
The firm has received the highest “Tier 1” designation for appellate practice, commercial litigation, and personal injury litigation (plaintiffs) in
