Ben Cristal, Appellate Attorney in Safety Harbor, Florida

Ben concentrates on appellate, contracts, criminal defense, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ben handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Contracts

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• Criminal Defense

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• Employment

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Wage & Hour

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• Workers Comp

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• Wrongful Termination

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Ben's primary office is at 202 9th Ave S Ste A, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ben usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ben discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ben for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ben walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ben offer a free consultation?

  Ben charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ben's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Ben's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Florida typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ben gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ben take my case if I'm outside Safety Harbor?

  Ben is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ben will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ben?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ben will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ben accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Ben's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.