Rima Amulkumar Kikani, Appellate Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

Rima concentrates on appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rima handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Civil Rights

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• Criminal Defense

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• General

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• Health Care

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Medical Malpractice

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Rima's primary office is at One East Pratt St., Ste. 901, Baltimore, MD, 21202. 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 Rima usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Rima 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 Rima for a appellate case?

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

• Does Rima offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Rima take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?

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

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

• Is Rima accepting new appellate clients right now?

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