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

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

Does Katherine offer a free consultation?

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

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

Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

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

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

Is Katherine accepting new appellate clients right now?

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

Katherine Blaska Dodd, Appellate Attorney in Atlanta

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Katherine Blaska Dodd is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense. Katherine has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blaska Holm LLC.

Based in: Atlanta, GA
Experience: over 9 years
Known for: Appellate · Car Accidents · Criminal Defense

Handles Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense matters from Atlanta, GA.
Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Katherine's practice areas in Atlanta

Katherine concentrates on appellate, car accidents, criminal defense, dog bites, and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine takes appellate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Car Accidents cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine takes car accidents matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine takes criminal defense matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Dog Bites cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine takes dog bites matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Katherine takes dui/dwi matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Katherine Blaska Dodd, appellate attorney serving Atlanta

Katherine Blaska Dodd is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Car Accidents, and Criminal Defense. Katherine has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blaska Holm LLC. Katherine works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Katie served her community as a professional realtor for over 11 years. In 2010, she turned her attention to her family’s law practice, The Blaska Law Firm, LLC. Katie began as a legal assistant and decided to carry on her family legacy in law. While working at the firm as office manager, she attended Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School as a part-time student and graduated cum laude in May 2017.

Throughout her successful legal career, Katie learned how to build injury litigation cases from the initial client agreement through trial and appeal. She also focuses on wills, trusts, and estates, and enjoys helping individuals and families plan for the future. Katie likewise handles estate administration when a loved one has passed away.

A native of Atlanta, Katie graduated from The Westminster Schools and earned her Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia. She is an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Green Bay Packers fan.

Katherine's approach to appellate cases

Katie served her community as a professional realtor for over 11 years. In 2010, she turned her attention to her family’s law practice, The Blaska Law Firm, LLC. Katie began as a legal assistant and decided to carry on her family legacy in law. While working at the firm as office manager, she attended Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School as a part-time student and graduated cum laude in May 2017.…

Clients Katherine works with

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, car accidents, and criminal defense matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Katherine studied and practices

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
J.D. · 2017
University of Georgia
B.B.A. · 2002

Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

Supreme Court of Geo
2018 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2018 · ACTIVE
Georgia Court of App
2018 · ACTIVE
Georgia
2017 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and B.B.A. in University of Georgia.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed J.D. in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and B.B.A. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Katherine Blaska Dodd's office in Atlanta

Katherine's primary office is at Building 15, Suite A, Northridge 400 Office Park, 8565 Dunwoody Place, Atlanta, GA, 30350-3347. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Blaska Holm LLC

Building 15, Suite A, Northridge 400 Office Park, 8565 Dunwoody Place

Atlanta, GA 30350-3347

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine Blaska Dodd — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine

Katherine 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.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katherine Blaska Dodd

How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Georgia 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. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Katherine is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine 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 Katherine?
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. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new appellate clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia

Katherine handles appellate matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Katherine Blaska Dodd, Appellate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

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