Appeals consulting
Are you trying to decide whether to pursue an appeal or a writ? Or do you have procedural questions about how to go about it? Are you even certain that an order is appealable? Or are you wondering about how to set up your case for an appeal while it is still in the trial court?
If any of the above is on your mind, or if you have other questions, a consultation may be the best place to start. In some instances, a consultation may be all you need.
Expert advice at the front end can save time and money and help avoid mistakes.
John Derrick offers a variety of different types of consultations for parties to a case and as well as other lawyers. None require meeting in person — communication can take place by phone, email, or using video platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.
One-hour consultation — $500
During a one-hour consultation, John Derrick will try to cover as much ground as possible in a single phone or video conference. This may include reviewing key documents during the course of the conference. In some instances, one hour may be all that is needed. In others, it will at least help resolve immediate issues and provide a roadmap of what to do next.
Extended consultation — $1,000
If an hour isn't enough, the next option is a more extended consultation, which would typically allow for up to three or four hours (although there is no set amount of time). This type of consultation typically involves several phone or video conversations over a period of a week or two between which John Derrick will review key documents and, perhaps, undertake some legal research. Again, there is no certainty that a consultation of this length will answer all your questions. Sometimes, a full review of a trial court record is required — a process that may involve considerably more time. Often, however, a few hours spent on a case can shed a great deal of light.
Ongoing consulting — $2,500+
Beyond initial consultations, most of John Derrick’s appellate practice consists of taking the lead role for his clients, whether it’s a matter of bringing or defending the appeal. However, he is also available as a consultant in cases where — for whatever reason — he is not going to be in that role, but a client, or a lawyer, wants to draw on his experience and specialist expertise on an ongoing basis.
Sometimes, he gets involved before a case is over in the trial court. A typical example is when he acts as a consultant during the critical post-trial phase during which a case is still under the jurisdiction of the trial court but appears to be on its way on appeal.
On other occasions, trial counsel is going to handle the appeal, but wants a specialist to be on hand to advise on some of the more technical issues or on “big-picture” appellate strategy.
Whatever the reasons, and whatever the need, if the case is a legitimate one, and if the chemistry is right, John Derrick is willing to consider an ongoing consulting role. The fee for ongoing consulting is considerably less than having him handle the whole appeal. It generally starts at around $2,500, depending on the extent of his involvement.
As a consultant, John Derrick does not become an attorney of record. His involvement is “behind the scenes.” As with other aspects of his practice, he can consult on cases throughout California.
Please note that while John Derrick will consult with self-represented parties about the possibility of his taking over an appeal, he is not available to consult with pro per parties to assist them with representing themselves.
If any of the above is on your mind, or if you have other questions, a consultation may be the best place to start. In some instances, a consultation may be all you need.
Expert advice at the front end can save time and money and help avoid mistakes.
John Derrick offers a variety of different types of consultations for parties to a case and as well as other lawyers. None require meeting in person — communication can take place by phone, email, or using video platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime.
One-hour consultation — $500
During a one-hour consultation, John Derrick will try to cover as much ground as possible in a single phone or video conference. This may include reviewing key documents during the course of the conference. In some instances, one hour may be all that is needed. In others, it will at least help resolve immediate issues and provide a roadmap of what to do next.
Extended consultation — $1,000
If an hour isn't enough, the next option is a more extended consultation, which would typically allow for up to three or four hours (although there is no set amount of time). This type of consultation typically involves several phone or video conversations over a period of a week or two between which John Derrick will review key documents and, perhaps, undertake some legal research. Again, there is no certainty that a consultation of this length will answer all your questions. Sometimes, a full review of a trial court record is required — a process that may involve considerably more time. Often, however, a few hours spent on a case can shed a great deal of light.
Ongoing consulting — $2,500+
Beyond initial consultations, most of John Derrick’s appellate practice consists of taking the lead role for his clients, whether it’s a matter of bringing or defending the appeal. However, he is also available as a consultant in cases where — for whatever reason — he is not going to be in that role, but a client, or a lawyer, wants to draw on his experience and specialist expertise on an ongoing basis.
Sometimes, he gets involved before a case is over in the trial court. A typical example is when he acts as a consultant during the critical post-trial phase during which a case is still under the jurisdiction of the trial court but appears to be on its way on appeal.
On other occasions, trial counsel is going to handle the appeal, but wants a specialist to be on hand to advise on some of the more technical issues or on “big-picture” appellate strategy.
Whatever the reasons, and whatever the need, if the case is a legitimate one, and if the chemistry is right, John Derrick is willing to consider an ongoing consulting role. The fee for ongoing consulting is considerably less than having him handle the whole appeal. It generally starts at around $2,500, depending on the extent of his involvement.
As a consultant, John Derrick does not become an attorney of record. His involvement is “behind the scenes.” As with other aspects of his practice, he can consult on cases throughout California.
Please note that while John Derrick will consult with self-represented parties about the possibility of his taking over an appeal, he is not available to consult with pro per parties to assist them with representing themselves.