HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE APPELLATE PROCESS

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HERE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL FIRMS WHO NEED AN EXPERIENCED APPELLATE LITIGATOR

I can deliver some of the most efficient and cost-effective solutions around.

IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO NEEDS AN APPEAL OR AN ATTORNEY UNFAMILIAR WITH THE APPELLATE PROCESS, I CAN HELP

I happily work on behalf of attorneys and individuals clients.  Either way, my goal is to be as economical as possible.  Having worked on hundreds of appeals, I have the experience necessary to provide efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective services. 

ZACHARY STOCK

“AN APPELLATE LAWYER HAS THE GOOD FORTUNE TO BE ON THE FRONT LINE OF LEGAL CHANGE.”

To paraphrase John McCain, there is nothing more liberating than to play a part in something larger than yourself.  An appellate lawyer gets to play such a part.  By helping each of my clients obtain justice through the appellate process, I am also paving the way for others facing similar situations.  Only an appeal can have such a positive effect on the law as a whole.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Smoothly guiding individual clients and other attorneys through the appellate process.

APPEALS

If you are unhappy with your divorce decree or believe you have been unfairly convicted of a crime, then you need to talk to a lawyer about an appeal. Your case deserves a second look, and everyone has the right to an appeal.

FREELANCE LEGAL WRITING & RESEARCH

Whether you are an attorney who is too busy to answer a motion for summary judgment or don't have the time to thoroughly research your client's time sensitive-questions, my freelance legal services are here to help.

GENERAL PRACTICE

From personal injury to powers of attorney, I can provide you with personal, cost-effective service. If your problem is more than this solo practice can handle, I will do my best to point you in the right direction.

Appellate lawyers influence the law, and the law influences society.

An appellate attorney helps shape the law.”

ZACH STOCK
When the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education, our country was set on a path toward greater equality. But the Court didn't just decide that case on a whim.  The case was presented to the Court by lawyers prodding for change.
Whether you subscribe to a theory of natural rights or think the law is supposed to be "whatever works," the fact is that it is always changing. It can be interpreted in a variety of ways, and everyday citizens live with the consequences of whatever direction the courts decide to take. Theoretically, an appeals exist to hold lower courts accountable, but they have the effect of shaping the law.  In other words, if a ruling is overturned in your case, it can affect the outcomes of other cases for years to come. As a lawyer, there is no greater honor than participating in that change.
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THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO FILE AN APPEAL

DIVORCE

It’s not right for you to receive an unfair amount of child support, to pay too much in a property division, or for you to not receive the visitation you deserve.

INJURY

Suffering due to someone else’s negligence is trying enough. You should not have to deal with injustice on top of it. If your case has been improperly dismissed, you should consider an appeal. 

CONVICTION

The criminal law brings the full power of the state to bear on you. One error in your trial could lead to injustice or a wrongful conviction, and you have a right to appeal that error.

SUCCESS STORIES

GRANDMOTHER WINS APPEAL FOR INCREASE IN CHILD SUPPORT

Client requested more child support from the children's father. He made $1,391.00/week before quitting his job, but the judge claimed his potential income was only $500/week because he was no longer working. 

Initial child support calculation was ruled incorrect.

WRONGFUL CRIMINAL SENTENCE CORRECTED ON APPEAL

The judge sentenced the defendant to five years of community corrections. However, the State had conceded that four years was the maximum amount of time that could be served.

Defendant's sentence was reduced by a full year. 

APPEALS HAVE OPENED ME UP TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE WORLD

When you spend your time handling appeals, you get to see cases from multiple perspectives, and you realize that both life and the law are not simply black and white. Details matter, and they can affect the entire outcome of your case. One piece of incorrect evidence can shift an entire verdict. 

In my line of work, you sometimes find that the “guilty” are innocent and that the “facts” of the original case are not truly proven at all. For this reason, I approach every case and client with an open mind. Situations truly are not always as they appear, and I never forget that. 

If you are confused about an aspect of your case, you have a right to appeal no matter who you are, and it is my belief that no one should be denied a justified review due to budget constraints alone.

At my firm, you get high-caliber work without the extravagant price tag. My work is never rushed. I take time to form answers without guessing and explain the good, the bad, and ugly to you every step of the way. After all, nothing an attorney does is so complex that a layperson can’t understand it. You simply need an attorney who dedicates his or her time to you, and I would love to be the guide in your journey to justice.