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.
In rural areas and small towns, lawyers tend to charge less, and fees in the range of $100 to $200 an hour for an experienced attorney are probably the norm.