Appellate Lawyers
85,572 verified appellate attorneys across the United States. Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court. Compare verified appellate attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
Sergio Cabanas is a dedicated divorce lawyer and family law advocate with a deeply personal mission: to protect families from the very system that onc...
Scott L. Anderson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982.
Mr. George Leroy Powell is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, sex crimes and 109 other areas of law.
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Mr. Brian is a member of the Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles and California Applicant’s Attorneys Association.
Legal matters can be emotionally difficult unless one has an aggressive, intelligent, and vigilant lawyer who understands the legal system and who can...
Mr. Vyzas received his start as a legal aide in the New York State Department of Law, Real Estate Financing Bureau, where he reviewed cooperative, con...
Randal D Shimon is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction contracts, construction liens and 24 other areas of law. Randal received a B.A. ...
Montana Crow is a lawyer practicing veterans’ disability appeals. Montana received a Bachelor’s Degree degree from Iowa State University, and has been...
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Gary Green practices at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C. Read Full Bio
Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years’ experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 39+ years as a seasoned...
Michael J. Haller is a lawyer practicing social security disability, social security disability insurance, social security and 8 other areas of law.
Edward L Artau is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, city and 8 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Nova Universit...
Atty. Jerome W Perry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, wrongful death and 30 other areas of law.
Michael P. Murray is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, bribery and 64 other areas of law.
Sara Sandler Cromer is a Senior Partner in Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson’s Fort Lauderdale office, where she has practiced since graduating from N...
Personal: - Married to Laura Hollis Holleman of Memphis, Tennessee (1983) - Three Children: Sarah Gant Holleman, University of Mississippi; Leslie Dea...
Mr. Marc Neil Cunat is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, criminal law and 50 other areas of law.
Mark D. Bailey practices at Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC Read Full Bio
Marc Evan Reisman is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil rights, family law and 8 other areas of law. Marc received a B.S. degree from Unive...
Jack B. Swerling is an active Columbia criminal attorney, litigator, writer, and lecturer.
Peter Michael Spingola is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil litigation, trial practice and 42 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree fro...
Jerrold Harris Stocks is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, insurance defense, estates and 8 other areas of law. Jerrold received a B.A. degree...
I am a Texas state and federal lawyer who cares deeply about my clients and the strength and integrity of the legal system. My firm can serve as a deb...
Mr. John David Hadden is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and 10 other areas of law.
Attorney Gregory Lorincz concentrates his practice primarily in civil litigation, as well as business, employment, intellectual property, landlord ten...
John graduated with honors from the University of Memphis School of Law. While in law school, he was a justice on the Moot Court Board and received th...
Stephen Lewis Pasta is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, contracts and 26 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from ...
Attorney Warren Duryea Price operates a Litigation Firm with a primary focus on Criminal Defense, extending predominantly to federal courts and variou...
Mr. Michael Robert Paduchowski is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, car accidents and 36 other areas of law.
Bradley A. Levin , a shareholder in the Denver law firm Levin Sitcoff PC, focuses his practice on tort and commercial litigation, especially insurance...
Adjunct Professor: Pepperdine University Law School, 2001—; UCLA Speech and Communications Department. Lecturer and Visiting Professor, "Grand Jury In...
There are many lawyers that are available to serve your needs. I have found that my success is based on my availability to my clients.
Ms. Marilyn Miriam Orbach-Rosenberg is a lawyer practicing adjustment of status, appeals, asylum and 21 other areas of law.
C. Cory Mauro is a lawyer practicing real estate and business litigation, probate, trust and guardianship litigation, appeals.
Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy Dis...
Phi Alpha Theta. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Labor Law and Trusts and Estates.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jason Thomas served as a cavalry scout (19D) in the United States Army. Since returning from Iraq, Jason has begun to figh...
David Hoeser is a lawyer practicing veterans’ disability appeals. David received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2017, and has b...
Richard N Asfar is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. d...
Over two decades of practicing law, Robert F. Goings has earned a reputation as one of the leading trial lawyers in South Carolina, known for taking o...
Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978.
Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been an Associate with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. since October 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he served the people of Ora...
Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been the Managing Partner of Ostrer & Sadaghiani, P.C. since April 2022. Prior to forming the firm with his law partner, Be...
Ms. Susanna Yarbrough Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice, commercial and 1 other area of law.
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Scott G. Berry is a lawyer practicing assault and battery, burglary, carjacking and 16 other areas of law.
Kristen (Vander-Plas) LaFreniere, owner and manager of Vander-Plas LaFreniere, PLLC in Lubbock, Texas, is a proud West Texan who was born and raised i...
Joshua A Allison is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction litigation, civil appeals and 1 other area of law. Joshua received a B.A. ...
Luis M. Ortiz has an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubble and has more than twenty five years experience counseling and representing clients i...
Mr. Scott Wayne Gosnell is a lawyer practicing commercial law, commercial litigation, commercial transactions and 19 other areas of law.
Mrs. Rhonda Pitts Chambers is a lawyer practicing civil appeals.
Edward J. Kelly is a trial attorney and investigator with more than 28 years’ experience in complex dispute resolution.
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Ms Tamara Nicole Mulembo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, federal criminal law and 14 other areas of law. Tamara received a B.A....
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What is Appeals?
Appeals is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, appeals sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way appeals works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Appeals attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Appeals lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 85,572 verified appeals attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need an Appeals attorney?
Most people contact an appeals lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for appeals representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by an appeals lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 85,572 appeals attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose an Appeals attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing an appeals lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of appeals experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does an Appeals lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay an appeals lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for appeals attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side appeals work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing appeals needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about appeals
How quickly can an appeals lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a appeals lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many appeals attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does an typical appeals matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are appeals lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between appeals and the related practice areas?
Appeals overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find appeals attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the appeals roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Appeals Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Appeals by State
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