Dennis J Raterink, Appellate Attorney in Lansing, Michigan

Dennis concentrates on appellate, employment, general, government, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dennis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Employment

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• General

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• Securities

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• Workers Comp

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• SSD

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Dennis's primary office is at 1428 Bentwood Dr, Lansing, MI, 48917-2035. 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 Dennis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dennis 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 Dennis for a appellate case?

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

• Does Dennis offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Dennis take my case if I'm outside Lansing?

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

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

• Is Dennis accepting new appellate clients right now?

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