Kellan Hiatt Coffey, Appellate Attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio

Kellan concentrates on appellate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kellan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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Kellan's primary office is at 1 E 4th St Ste 1400, Cincinnati, OH, 45202-3708. 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 Kellan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Kellan 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 Kellan for a appellate case?

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

• Does Kellan offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Kellan take my case if I'm outside Cincinnati?

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

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

• Is Kellan accepting new appellate clients right now?

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