Mariam A. Decker, Appellate Attorney in Columbia, Missouri

Mariam concentrates on appellate, business, family law, health care, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mariam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Family Law

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• Medical Malpractice

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Mariam's primary office is at Flatbranch Center, 401 Locust St., Suite 406, Columbia, MO, 65201. 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 Mariam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Mariam 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 Mariam for a appellate case?

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

• Does Mariam offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Mariam take my case if I'm outside Columbia?

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

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

• Is Mariam accepting new appellate clients right now?

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