Katrena K Engstrom, Appellate Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut

Katrena concentrates on appellate, business, civil rights, criminal defense, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katrena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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Katrena's primary office is at 51 Elm St Ste 409, New Haven, CT, 06510-2049. 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 Katrena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Katrena 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 Katrena for a appellate case?

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

• Does Katrena offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Katrena take my case if I'm outside New Haven?

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

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

• Is Katrena accepting new appellate clients right now?

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