Elkan Abramowitz, Appellate Attorney in New York

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

• Appellate

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• Business

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• Criminal Defense

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Partnership Disputes

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• Securities

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• White Collar

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• Class Action

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Elkan's primary office is at 565 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. 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 Elkan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Elkan 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 Elkan for a appellate case?

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

• Does Elkan offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do appellate cases in New York 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. Elkan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Elkan take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Elkan is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Elkan 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 Elkan?

  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. Elkan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Elkan accepting new appellate clients right now?

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