Dorian Druce Nilsson Whitford, Appellate Attorney in Tacoma, Washington

Dorian concentrates on appellate, car accidents, civil rights, government, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dorian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

  View other Appellate attorneys

• Car Accidents

  View other Car Accidents attorneys

• Civil Rights

  View other Civil Rights attorneys

• Government

  View other Government attorneys

• Insurance

  View other Insurance attorneys

• Litigation

  View other Litigation attorneys

• Personal Injury

  View other Personal Injury attorneys

• SSD

  View other SSD attorneys

• Workers Comp

  View other Workers Comp attorneys

• Wrongful Death

  View other Wrongful Death attorneys

Dorian's primary office is at 819 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA, 98415-0707. 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 Dorian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dorian 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 Dorian for a appellate case?

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

• Does Dorian offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Dorian take my case if I'm outside Tacoma?

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

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

• Is Dorian accepting new appellate clients right now?

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