Nadia Sarkis, Appellate Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 23 years of legal practice
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing appellate in Los Angeles since 2003.
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Nadia Sarkis is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate. Nadia has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Miller Barondess Llp.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Appellate
- Handles Appellate matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Nadia Sarkis: Nadia Sarkis is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate. Nadia has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Miller Barondess Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nadia takes on
Nadia concentrates on appellate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nadia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate cases in Los Angeles, California
Nadia takes appellate matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nadia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nadia Sarkis — appellate lawyer in Los Angeles
Nadia Sarkis is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate. Nadia has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Miller Barondess Llp.
Nadia is a Certified Appellate Specialist who helps clients keep their wins, reverse their losses, and develop the law. She brings appeals to life with structured and vivid writing that distills messy facts, untangles convoluted areas of law, and effectively frames the issues in a way that resonates with appellate courts.
Clients and colleagues rely on Nadia to successfully develop a case long before an appeal is filed. She collaborates on dispositive and other significant pre-trial motions and is instrumental during the post-trial motion phase, when issues are first teed up for appeal. Her prior years of experience litigating complex cases in the trial courts make her a more effective appellate lawyer and advisor at trial.
With a broad-based appellate practice, Nadia has successfully briefed and argued appeals on a wide range of subject matters, including product liability, employment, punitive damages, civil rights litigation defense, attorneys’ fees, anti-SLAPP motions, and tort matters. She also frequently appears as amicus curiae in the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court, addressing constitutional law and institutionally important legal issues.
Prior to joining Miller Barondess, Nadia was a partner at an appellate boutique. She previously practiced for several years in the Los Angeles office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, representing clients in large-scale antitrust and intellectual property litigation matters, and has tried multiple jury cases to verdict. She also has in-house experience managing commercial litigation, employment, and privacy matters, which informs her collaborative approach with clients and strong communication skills.
Nadia received her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Princeton University. She started her legal career with two appellate clerkships for Ferdinand F. Fernandez of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Nadia's approach to appellate cases
Nadia is a Certified Appellate Specialist who helps clients keep their wins, reverse their losses, and develop the law. She brings appeals to life with structured and vivid writing that distills messy facts, untangles convoluted areas of law, and effectively frames the issues in a way that resonates with appellate courts. Clients and colleagues rely on Nadia to successfully develop a case long…
Clients Nadia works with
Nadia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Northwestern University
J.D. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Nadia's state bar admissions
California, The Stat
2003 · ACTIVE
Nadia studied at J.D. in Northwestern University.
Law school and academic background
Nadia completed J.D. in Northwestern University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nadia runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Nadia has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
Locations
Nadia Sarkis's office in Los Angeles
Nadia's primary office is at 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Miller Barondess Llp
2121 Avenue of the Stars, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90067
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How to hire Nadia Sarkis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nadia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nadia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nadia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nadia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nadia
Nadia 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nadia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nadia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nadia Sarkis
How much does it cost to hire Nadia for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nadia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nadia offer a free consultation?
Nadia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nadia's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Nadia's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in California 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. Nadia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nadia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Nadia is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nadia 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 Nadia?
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. Nadia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nadia accepting new appellate clients right now?
Nadia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Nadia handles appellate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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