Deborah S. Corbishley, Appellate Attorney in Miami, Florida
Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Litigation
Miami, FL
Practicing appellate in Miami since 1987.
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Deborah S. Corbishley is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Deborah has over 39 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Miami, FLORIDA
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Litigation
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Deborah S. Corbishley: Deborah S. Corbishley is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Deborah has over 39 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Deborah takes on
Deborah concentrates on appellate, business, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Litigation
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Appellate cases in Miami, Florida
Deborah takes appellate matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Miami, Florida
Deborah takes business matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Miami, Florida
Deborah takes litigation matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Deborah S. Corbishley — appellate lawyer in Miami
Deborah S. Corbishley is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Deborah has over 39 years of legal experience.
Deborah Corbishley has been litigating complex commercial cases of all types in state and federal courts for more than 35 years, in bet-the-company litigation. She also has extensive experience representing lawyers and law firms in professional liability cases.
Debbie’s cases have involved common law and statutory business torts, contract disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, state and federal securities law violations, fraudulent conveyances, class actions, and corporate and partnership issues. In many of these matters, she has coordinated with criminal, SEC, regulatory, bankruptcy, and tax counsel, or lawyers representing the same clients in other jurisdictions on related claims. She has also represented taxpayers in federal district court actions.
Debbie is also counsel of choice to represent local and national law firms and attorneys in connection with complex malpractice claims, third-party complaints, disqualification and sanctions motions, and grievance proceedings. She has represented lawyers facing allegations of fraud, conspiracy, aiding and abetting a Ponzi scheme, and RICO, as well as on common negligence and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Her clients have been sued for mistakes or intentional wrongdoing relating to transactional work, intellectual property, real estate advice or documentation, securities filings or advice, bankruptcy representation, and other litigation. Law firm and lawyer clients also regularly rely on Debbie for counsel on ethics issues and preventative and risk management strategies.
Debbie is a member of the Miami-Dade Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee and the American Bar Association, where she has presented to the Legal Malpractice Conference, and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. She is also a member of the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and formerly served as the intake officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida for complaints against clergy.
Deborah's approach to appellate cases
Deborah Corbishley has been litigating complex commercial cases of all types in state and federal courts for more than 35 years, in bet-the-company litigation. She also has extensive experience representing lawyers and law firms in professional liability cases. Debbie’s cases have involved common law and statutory business torts, contract disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, state and federal…
Clients Deborah works with
Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and litigation matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Rutgers University–Camden
J.D. with high honors · 1984
Rutgers University–Camden
B.A. with honors · 1981
Jurisdictions
Deborah's state bar admissions
Florida, Florida, Fl
ACTIVE
New Jersey, New Jers
1987 · ACTIVE
Deborah studied at J.D. with high honors in Rutgers University–Camden and B.A. with honors in Rutgers University–Camden.
Law school and academic background
Deborah completed J.D. with high honors in Rutgers University–Camden and B.A. with honors in Rutgers University–Camden. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Deborah has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Band 5, Litigation: General Commercial, 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, Corporate and Business Litigation, Legal Malpractice – Defense, 2005 – present
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law (2026).
Locations
Deborah S. Corbishley's office in Miami
Deborah's primary office is at 1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Deborah S. Corbishley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Deborah
Deborah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deborah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Deborah S. Corbishley
How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deborah offer a free consultation?
Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Florida typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Deborah is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Deborah will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Deborah?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deborah accepting new appellate clients right now?
Deborah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
Deborah handles appellate matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
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- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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