Carah-Beth Bass, Appellate Attorney in Austin, Texas

Carah-Beth concentrates on appellate, employment, energy, family law, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carah-Beth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Employment

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• Energy

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• Family Law

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• Probate

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Carah-Beth's primary office is at 16 West 12th Street, Austin, TX, 78701. 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 Carah-Beth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Carah-Beth 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 Carah-Beth for a appellate case?

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

• Does Carah-Beth offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Carah-Beth take my case if I'm outside Austin?

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

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

• Is Carah-Beth accepting new appellate clients right now?

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