P K Runkles-Pearson, Appellate Attorney in Portland, Oregon

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

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P's primary office is at 3400 U.S. Bancorp Twr., 111 S.W. 5th Ave., Ste. 3400, Portland, OR, 97204-3638. 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 P usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

P 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 P for a appellate case?

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

• Does P offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can P take my case if I'm outside Portland?

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

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

• Is P accepting new appellate clients right now?

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