Melbourne Beach commission hires appellate counsel to defend code enforcement ruling
Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
The Melbourne Beach commission voted 4-0 to hire appellate attorney Elizabeth Siano Harris to represent the town in an appeal brought by Fanu LLC to the Fifth District Court of Appeal; commissioners discussed estimated fees ($18,000–$28,000), filing fees, and the low historical success rate for certiorari petitions.
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The Melbourne Beach commission voted unanimously to retain appellate attorney Elizabeth Siano Harris to represent the town in an appeal filed by Fanu LLC to the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
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