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 North Carolina 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 Charlotte?

Katherine is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina 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 W. Dandy, Appellate Attorney in Charlotte

Quick answer

Katherine W. Dandy is an of counsel based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Katherine has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..

Based in: Charlotte, NC
Experience: over 33 years
Known for: Appellate · Business · General

Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from Charlotte, NC.
Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Katherine takes on

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

Appellate cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Katherine takes appellate matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.

Business cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Katherine takes business matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.

General cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Katherine takes general matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.

Litigation cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Katherine takes litigation matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.

Medical Malpractice cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Katherine takes medical malpractice matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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

Meet Katherine W. Dandy — appellate lawyer in Charlotte

Katherine W. Dandy is an of counsel based in Charlotte, NC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Katherine has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..

Katherine Dandy has been defending clients in litigation involving medical malpractice, general liability matters, and business disputes for nearly three decades. She started her career as a public defender in New York City, learning valuable trial and negotiation skills. After five years in the trenches, she shifted to civil litigation. Since then, she has developed a diverse litigation practice, representing physicians and other health care providers in medical malpractice actions and business entities in a wide variety of commercial disputes.

An accomplished writer, Kathy has prevailed on numerous summary judgment motions and appeals before state and federal courts. Appellate advocacy requires a unique skill set, one that emphasizes the ability to analyze and understand subtle legal distinctions, conduct careful and focused research, and provide persuasive written and oral presentations to a sophisticated appellate court.

Katherine earned her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City, and she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of the office, Kathy enjoys baking bread, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband, their two children, and their corgi, Luna.

Publications

•The Case for Telemedicine
New York State Bar Association Journal, November/December 2018
•Metadata: What Lawyers Need to Know
Westchester Bar Journal, Spring 2016
•Guiding Principles on the Discoverability and Admissibility of Social Media
New York State Bar Association Journal, January 2016
•Can a Non-Physician Be Compelled to Give Expert Testimony in a Medical Malpractice Action?
New York State Bar Association Journal, January 2012

•Inquest on Damages: Should Causation Evidence Be Admissible?
New York Law Journal, January 2010

In the Press

HBS Hires Three Senior Attorneys as Charlotte Office Expands

August 30, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- September 30, 2022 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to welcome three experienced attorneys from a North Carolina firm as it expands its medical malpractice defense, health care, and business litigation practices. Brenda S. McClearn Brenda S. McClearn is joining HBS as a Partner, and she will split her time between HBS’s

Working with Katherine on a appellate matter

Katherine Dandy has been defending clients in litigation involving medical malpractice, general liability matters, and business disputes for nearly three decades. She started her career as a public defender in New York City, learning valuable trial and negotiation skills. After five years in the trenches, she shifted to civil litigation. Since then, she has developed a diverse litigation…

Clients Katherine works with

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania B.A. English
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Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

New York North Carol
1993 · ACTIVE

Katherine studied at — in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. and — in University of Pennsylvania B.A. English.

Law school and academic background

Katherine completed — in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. and — in University of Pennsylvania B.A. English. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Katherine W. Dandy's office in Charlotte

Katherine's primary office is at Suite 750, 11215 N. Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Suite 750, 11215 N. Community House Rd

Charlotte, NC 28277

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine W. Dandy — 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 Charlotte, North Carolina

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 W. Dandy

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 North Carolina 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 Charlotte?
Katherine is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina 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 Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina

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

Katherine W. Dandy, Appellate Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina