What is the cost of an initial consultation on an appeal? What is included?
An initial consultation for an appeal costs $350. During this consultation you can expect the attorney to spend however much time it takes (generally one to two hours) for the attorney to learn the basic information about your case and to answer all of your questions. You will be given a cost estimate and estimates as to the probable time frame of your appeal. A general assessment of the appeal may be made based on the information that you orally provide at the consultation. You will not be given an assessment of the percentage chance that you have to win the appeal during this consultation. No such assessment can be done without reading all of the exhibits and, sometimes, all of the transcript of the hearing or trial. The cost and timing of any such assessment will be discussed with you during your initial consultation.
