Annesley Hodges DeGaris, Appellate Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

Annesley concentrates on appellate, business, car accidents, consumer, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Annesley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Business

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• Car Accidents

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• Consumer

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Motorcycle

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Truck Accidents

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• Workers Comp

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Annesley's primary office is at 2 N. Twentieth St., Ste. 1030, Birmingham, AL, 35203. 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 Annesley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Annesley 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 Annesley for a appellate case?

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

• Does Annesley offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Annesley take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?

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

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

• Is Annesley accepting new appellate clients right now?

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