Keli Jo Beard, Appellate Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Keli concentrates on appellate, environmental, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keli handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Environmental

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• General

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• M&A

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Keli's primary office is at 102 S 200 E Ste 600, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-3110. 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 Keli usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Keli 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 Keli for a appellate case?

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

• Does Keli offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Keli take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

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

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

• Is Keli accepting new appellate clients right now?

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