Dana Livingston, Appellate Attorney in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX
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Dana Livingston is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Appellate.
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- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Dana Livingston: Dana Livingston is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Appellate.
Areas of practice
Dana's practice areas in Austin
Dana concentrates on appellate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate cases in Austin, Texas
Dana takes appellate matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dana Livingston, appellate attorney serving Austin
Dana Livingston is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Appellate. Dana works from Austin, Texas and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Clients embroiled in bet-the-company appeals and high-stakes litigation call on Dana for the type of broad and deep experience that a savvy, experienced, and skilled appellate lawyer can bring. A board-certified appellate specialist, Dana is recognized as one of the premier appellate practitioners in the state, with particular expertise before the Fifth Circuit and the Supreme Court of Texas. A former Law Clerk for the Fifth Circuit and a former Staff Attorney at the Supreme Court of Texas, Dana is equally fluent in both state and federal appellate matters.
During her more-than-30-year, Dana’s wide-ranging experience in appellate advocacy and complex legal issues covers a diverse range of substantive law. Known for her ability to weave creative problem-solving with the careful intellectual perspective that the appellate process demands, she frequently works with trial counsel on strategy, key discovery disputes, legal motions, crafting and arguing the jury charge, and error preservation during and after trial to achieve an early litigation victory or lay the groundwork for a successful appeal or mandamus.
Because of her extensive appellate expertise, Dana was appointed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to serve on its Civil Appellate Examination Commission for six years. Dana is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law where she has taught Appellate Advocacy for many years.
Dana’s devotion to appellate practice caused her to be selected as the Editor in Chief of the two-volume Appellate Practice Compendium, a multi-jurisdictional appellate practice guide published by the American Bar Association and to author the Fifth Circuit chapter of that book. Dana is a sought-after speaker at CLE programs on a wide range of appellate practice topics.
Dana entered private practice with the Houston office of Vinson & Elkins LLP and was a partner for 15 years with the appellate boutique, Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP before joining Cokinos | Young. She has been Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1995.
How Dana handles appellate matters
Clients embroiled in bet-the-company appeals and high-stakes litigation call on Dana for the type of broad and deep experience that a savvy, experienced, and skilled appellate lawyer can bring. A board-certified appellate specialist, Dana is recognized as one of the premier appellate practitioners in the state, with particular expertise before the Fifth Circuit and the Supreme Court of Texas. A…
The kind of cases Dana takes
Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dana studied and practices
The University of Texas
J.D. · 1990
The University of Texas
— · 1990
Jurisdictions
Dana's state bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
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Dana studied at J.D. in The University of Texas and — in The University of Texas.
Law school and academic background
Dana completed J.D. in The University of Texas and — in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Dana's legal honors and published work
Dana has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federal
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Federal (2026).
Locations
Dana Livingston's office in Austin
Dana's primary office is at 900 South Capital Of Texas Highway, Austin, Texas, 78746. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dana Livingston — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dana
Dana 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dana Livingston
How much does it cost to hire Dana for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dana offer a free consultation?
Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Dana'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. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Dana 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 — Dana 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 Dana?
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. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dana accepting new appellate clients right now?
Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas
Dana handles appellate matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
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