Richards v. Coleman Law Group — Florida appeals court affirmed the judgment

Case
Cynthia Richards v. Coleman Law Group, P.A.
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Silberman; Kelly; Smith
Date Decided
September 18, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-0494
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Cynthia Richards appealed a judgment of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County in litigation involving Coleman Law Group, P.A. Circuit Judge Edwin Bryant Jagger entered the judgment under review.

Richards represented herself on appeal. Coleman Law Group was represented by Jessie E. Bowden and Jason D. Barlow of Bowden Barlow Law, P.A.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.

The per curiam opinion provides no factual discussion, legal analysis, or explanation of the grounds for affirmance. Judges Silberman, Kelly, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the judgment in favor of Coleman Law Group.
  • The opinion states only the disposition and does not identify the issues presented on appeal.
  • The court provided no reasoning that could clarify the basis for its decision.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact. Because the opinion contains no substantive analysis, it offers no stated rule or reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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