Janine Thompson Avila, Appellate Attorney in Toledo, Ohio

Janine concentrates on appellate, breach of contract, business, car accidents, and civil rights. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Breach of Contract

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• Business

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• Car Accidents

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• Civil Rights

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• Consumer

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• Contracts

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• Discrimination

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• Employment

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• General

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• Health Care

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Sexual Harassment

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Janine's primary office is at 7110 W. Central Avenue, Suite C, Toledo, OH, 43617. 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 Janine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Janine 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 Janine for a appellate case?

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

• Does Janine offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Janine take my case if I'm outside Toledo?

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

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

• Is Janine accepting new appellate clients right now?

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