Loree A. Nelson, Appellate Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa

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

• Appellate

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• Medical Malpractice

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Loree's primary office is at Bank of America Building, 317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400, Des Moines, IA, 50309. 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 Loree usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Loree 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 Loree for a appellate case?

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

• Does Loree offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Loree take my case if I'm outside Des Moines?

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

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

• Is Loree accepting new appellate clients right now?

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