Of all our Presidents, John Tyler had the most children--seven by his first wife, seven by his second, for a grand total of fourteen. No wonder pudding was a popular dessert at the Tyler table. This modified pudding-in-piecrust was a particular favorite of the family.
On average, a good appellate attorney will charge between $300 and $500 for a consultation. The time will be unlimited and the advice will be impartial. If the appellate attorney encourages you to appeal, ask him for specific reasons why.
Typical costs: 1  A lawyer may charge a flat fee for a specific phase of the case (such as the preliminary/pretrial hearing and motions) or an hourly rate of $100-$300 or more. If hiring an attorney on a flat fee basis, be sure you understand what is and is not included, and if there will be additional costs if your case goes to trial. 2  Court fees or fines vary widely depending on the charges and location, and are in addition to your attorney's fees.