Cliffe E Laborde III, Appellate Attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana

Cliffe concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, litigation, maritime, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cliffe handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

  View other Appellate attorneys

• Criminal Defense

  View other Criminal Defense attorneys

• Litigation

  View other Litigation attorneys

• Maritime

  View other Maritime attorneys

• Personal Injury

  View other Personal Injury attorneys

• Real Estate

  View other Real Estate attorneys

• Business

  View other Business attorneys

Cliffe's primary office is at 1000 First National Bank Towers, 600 Jefferson St., Ste. 1000, Lafayette, LA, 70501-6942. 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 Cliffe usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Cliffe 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 Cliffe for a appellate case?

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

• Does Cliffe offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Cliffe take my case if I'm outside Lafayette?

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

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

• Is Cliffe accepting new appellate clients right now?

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