Reuel E Topas, Appellate Attorney in Lakewood, New Jersey

Reuel concentrates on appellate, contracts, general, personal injury, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Reuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Contracts

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• General

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• Personal Injury

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• Real Estate

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Reuel's primary office is at 1072 Madison Ave., Lakewood, NJ, 08701. 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 Reuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Reuel 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 Reuel for a appellate case?

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

• Does Reuel offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Reuel take my case if I'm outside Lakewood?

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

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

• Is Reuel accepting new appellate clients right now?

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