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  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, Sixth Edition (Stetson University College of Law 2011) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Time Time Time," The Bencher, p. 12 (September, 2010)(Elligett & Patrick)
  • "The Non-Delegable Duty of Hospitals for Emergency Room Services," The Florida Justice Association Journal, p. 20 (July, 2010)(Farrior & Elligett)
  • "Aesop's Fables of Civility, The Bencher, p. 16 (July, 2010)
  • "Professional Responsibility of Appellate Advocates," Chapter 2, Florida Appellate Practice, Seventh Edition (The Florida Bar 2010) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Programming to Stay Awake By" The Bencher, p. 20 (May, 2010) (Elligett & Buell)
  • "The Insured's Right to Attorney's Fees for Certiorari," The Florida Justice Association Journal, p. 22 (November, 2009)(Elligett & Farrior)
  • "Legal Teamwork," The Bencher, p. 16 (May, 2009)
  • "The Landmarks of Lincoln's Life," The Bencher, p. 14 (January, 2009)
  • "Addressing Surveillance," The Florida Justice Association Journal, p. 18 (January, 2009)
  • "Answering to a Higher Authority: Appellate Professionalism," The Bencher, p. 14 (September, 2008)(Elligett, Scheb & Farrior)
  • "The Joy of Editing: Better Appellate Briefs," 82 Florida Bar Journal 86 (June, 2008) (Elligett & Farrior)
  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, Fifth Edition (Stetson University College of Law 2008) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "The Most Important Judicial Quality?," The Bencher, p. 15 (May, 2008)
  • "I Fought the Law - Rock Lyrics in the Law," The Bencher, p. 16 (March, 2008)
  • "The Newen Days: Considerations for New and Veteran Lawyers," The Bencher, p. 8 (January, 2008)
  • "The Secret of Life," The Bencher, p.9 (November, 2007)
  • "Bad Theatre - A Contrary Program View," The Bencher, p.10 (July, 2007)
  • "To Appeal or Not to Appeal - That Is the Client's Question," 81 Florida Bar Journal 16 (April, 2007) (Elligett & Farrior)
  • "It's a Wonderful Life - Because Lawyers Are Leaders," The Bencher, p.15 (March, 2007)
  • "A Fair and Impartial Judiciary: The Foundation of Freedom," The Bencher, p.15 (January, 2007)
  • "Professional Responsibility of Appellate Advocates," Chapter 2, Florida Appellate Practice, Sixth Edition (The Florida Bar 2006) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Relative Civility," The Bencher, p.10 (July, 2006)
  • "The Appellate Decision-making Process," 80 Florida Bar Journal 45 (April, 2006) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, Fourth Edition (Stetson University College of Law 2005) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Educating The Vote," The Record, Vol 13, No. 1, p.11 (Summer, 2004)
  • "Civility: Point vs. Counterpoint," The Bencher, p.15 (July, 2004)
  • "Mentoring Professionals or Jerks," The Bencher, p.11 (January, 2004)
  • "Truthfulness: The Cornerstone of Ethics," The Bencher, p.9 (November, 2003)
  • "Professional Responsibility of Appellate Advocates," Chapter 25, Florida Appellate Practice, Fifth Edition (The Florida Bar 2003) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, Third Edition (Stetson University College of Law 2003) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Stating the Case and Facts: Foundation of the Appellate Brief," Stetson Law Review, Vol. 32, No. 2, p. 415 (Winter 2003)(Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Enjoy The Ride," The Bencher, p.16 (March, 2003)
  • "Appellate Ethics," The Bencher, p.19 (November, 2002)(Scheb & Elligett)
  • "Time Waits for No One: The Death of a Litigant," 76 Florida Bar Journal 55 (November, 2002) (Elligett & Farrior)
  • "Cancer Legal Update: Insurance Coverage and Missed Diagnoses," HAWL Journal, (June, 2002)
  • "High Class Editing," The Record, Vol 10, No. 3, p.4 (March, 2002)(Elligett & Farrior)
  • "Tell The Truth," 75 Florida Bar Journal 38 (December, 2001) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Rethinking Success," The Bencher, Vol. 16, No. 3, p.15 (November, 2001)
  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, Second Edition, (Stetson University College of Law 2001) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Disability Insurance: Preparing to file and fight," The Bulletin (of the Hillsborough County Medical Association), Vol. 47, No. 2, p.17 (July, 2001)(Elligett & Farrior)
  • "Appellate Stays and Bonds," 75 Florida Bar Journal 33 (May, 2001) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "The Trouble With The Truth," The Bencher, Vol. 15, No. 5, p.17 (March, 2001)
  • "Judge Campbell Retires from the Second District," The Florida Bar News, Vol. 28, No. 1, p. 13 (January 1, 2001)
  • "Almost Persuaded," The Bencher, Vol. 15, No. 3, p.10 (November, 2000)
  • "Living In Color: Vacations," The Bencher, Vol. 15, No. 2, p.10 (September, 2000)
  • "What's An Appeal?" Tampa Bay Review, Vol. 48, No. 20, p.8 (May 19, 2000)
  • "Who Are You," The Bencher, Vol. 14, No. 6, p.10 (May, 2000)
  • "Write On: Accentuate the Positive," HAWL Journal, (Winter, 2000)
  • "Relax," F.A.W.L. State News, p.8 (Winter, 1999)
  • "Write On," HAWL Journal, Vol. 10, No. 4 (Summer, 1999)
  • "Professional Responsibility of Appellate Advocates," Florida Coastal Law Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 101 (Spring/Summer 1999)(Elligett & Scheb)
  • "You Should Have Called Me Sooner," 73 Florida Bar Journal 60 (July, 1999)
  • "Appellate Competence as an Ethical Requirement," The Appellate Practice Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, p.7 (Spring, 1999)
  • "Verdict Forms," The Advocate, Vol. 29, No. 5, p. 22 (May, 1999)
  • "Pay You Back With Interest?," The Bencher, Vol. 13, No. 6, p.10 (May, 1999)
  • "Parties on Appeal," 73 Florida Bar Journal 40 (May, 1999) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Professionalism Pays," The Bencher, Vol. 13, No. 4, p.12 (January, 1999)
  • "Reflections," Voluntary Bar Leaders' Handbook (October, 1998)
  • "Preserving the Record: Jury Instruction," The Advocate, Vol. 29, No. 3 (September, 1998)
  • Florida Appellate Practice and Advocacy, (BookWorld Publications 1998) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Are we past the point of rescue? Perhaps not ...," The Florida Bar News, Vol. 25, No. 10, p. 22 (May 15, 1998)
  • "Paul Danahy steps down from Second DCA after 21 years," The Florida Bar News, Vol. 25, No. 7, p. 11 (April 1, 1998)
  • "Top 10 Appellate Mistakes (Or Why You Need an Appellate Specialist)," 72 Florida Bar Journal 41 (January, 1998)
  • "Who Is Out of Touch," The Record, Vol. 5, No. 3 (May, 1997)
  • "Two Thoughts on Amicus," The Record, Vol. 5, No. 2 (December, 1996)
  • "Cancer Treatment Litigation Update," HAWL Journal, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Spring, 1996)
  • "Appellate Standards of Review - How Important Are They?," 70 Florida Bar Journal 33 (February, 1996) (Elligett & Scheb)
  • "Closing Argument Conflict," The Record, Vol. 4, No. 2 (December, 1995)
  • "Cancer & High Dose Chemotherapy Update," HAWL Journal, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Fall, 1995)
  • "Top Ten Appellate Sin List," The Record, Vol. 4, No. 1 (September, 1995)
  • "Breast Cancer: An Update on High-Dose Chemotherapy," Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Journal, (HAWL) Vol.8, No. 3 (Winter, 1995)
  • "Legal Wit and Wisdom II," 68 Florida Bar Journal 77 (July, 1994)
  • "Law of the Case Revisited," 68 Florida Bar Journal 48 (March, 1994)(Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Environmental Insurance Coverage Issues," 36 ABA Corporate Counsel Newsletter 9 (July, 1993)(Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Running for Cover: Environmental Insurance Coverage Issues," 67 Florida Bar Journal 67 (July, 1993)(Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Where and What to File for Appellate Review," Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Journal No. 355, p.28 (April, 1992)(Elligett & Mager)
  • "Legal Wit & Wisdom," 66 Florida Bar Journal 19 (March, 1992)
  • "Ethics of Appellate Practice," 33 For The Defense 22 (September, 1991)
  • "Florida Appellate Logistics," 65 Florida Bar Journal 82 (July, 1991)(Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Getting It in Writing Avoids Insurance Disputes," St. Petersburg Times, B2 (June 9, 1991)
  • "Defending Third Party Bad Faith Claims," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Vol. 9, No. 4 (October, 1990) (Elligett & Faircloth)
  • "Expanding Liability," New Accountant, p. 42, Vol. 6, No. 2 (October, 1990)
  • "What Do You Mean I Can't Appeal Now?," 64 Florida Bar Journal 44 (April, 1990) (Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Corporate Officers Can Be Held Responsible for Companies' Illegal Dumping Activities," Tampa Bay Business Journal, p. 26, Vol 10, No. 11 (March 18, 1990)
  • "Old Insurance Policies Could be Valuable," Tampa Bay Business Journal, p. 26, Vol. 10, No. 2 (January 14, 1990)
  • "Appellate Ethics," 63 Florida Bar Journal 46 (May, 1989)
  • "Subrogation and Releases, II," 62 Florida Bar Journal 31 (July/August, 1988)
  • "Declaratory Actions on Coverage and the Non-Joinder Statute," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Vol. 7, No. 3 (July, 1988)
  • "Application of the Attorney-Client Privilege to Former Employees," The Quarterly Report (Fla. Bar Corporation Section) (Fall, 1987)
  • "Subrogation and Releases After Blue Cross v. Matthews," 61 Florida Bar Journal 16 (July/August, 1987)
  • "Law Firm Liability for Misappropriation," 60 Florida Bar Journal 19 (November, 1986)
  • "Law of the Case," 59 Florida Bar Journal 23 (July/August, 1985)(Elligett & Schropp)
  • "Enforcing Contract Limitations Clauses in Negligence Actions," 58 Florida Bar Journal 457 (July/August, 1984)
  • "Paternity Suits, Blood Tests and the Law," 57 Florida Bar Journal 715 (December, 1983)
  • "Sovereign Immunity in Florida: Nielson and Beyond," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 2 (March, 1983)
  • "Income Tax Considerations in Florida Personal Injury Actions," 36 Miami Law Review 643 (1982)
  • "The Periodic Payment of Judgments," 47 Insurance Counsel Journal 130 (1979)