Banu Kite Ramachandran, Appellate Attorney in Portland, Oregon

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

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Banu's primary office is at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland, OR, 97204. 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 Banu usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Banu 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 Banu for a appellate case?

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

• Does Banu offer a free consultation?

  Banu charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Banu's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Banu'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. Banu gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Banu 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 — Banu 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 Banu?

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

• Is Banu accepting new appellate clients right now?

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