How much does it cost to hire Lissette for a appellate case?

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

Does Lissette offer a free consultation?

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

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

Can Lissette take my case if I'm outside Miami?

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

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

Is Lissette accepting new appellate clients right now?

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

Lissette Gonzalez, Appellate Attorney in Miami

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Lissette Gonzalez is a partner based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Family Law, and General. Lissette has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..

Based in: Miami, FL
Experience: over 14 years
Known for: Appellate · Family Law · General

Handles Appellate, Family Law, and General matters from Miami, FL.
Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Lissette's practice areas in Miami

Lissette concentrates on appellate, family law, general, health care, and hoa. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lissette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Miami, Florida

Lissette takes appellate matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lissette agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Miami, Florida

Lissette takes family law matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lissette agrees to represent you.

General cases in Miami, Florida

Lissette takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lissette agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Miami, Florida

Lissette takes health care matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lissette agrees to represent you.

HOA cases in Miami, Florida

Lissette takes hoa matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lissette agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lissette Gonzalez, appellate attorney serving Miami

Lissette Gonzalez is a partner based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Family Law, and General. Lissette has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. Lissette works from Miami, Florida and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Lissette Gonzalez is a Partner in the firm's Miami office who concentrates her practice on appeals and litigation support. She has appellate experience at the state and federal level in a wide-range of areas, including but not limited to construction, landlord-tenant, first party and third party property, association law, premises liability, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, liquor liability defense, workers’ compensation, slip and fall, nursing home healthcare, personal injury protection, general insurance defense, and family law.

Ms. Gonzalez earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2012, graduating cum laude. While in law school, she served as Executive Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review and her article published in the Spring 2011 Edition was chosen to participate in the 2010-2011 Scribes Law-Review-Award Competition.

Before joining the firm, Ms. Gonzalez practiced as an appellate attorney in the area of family law and was an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, where she served on several committees and authored several articles for the Section’s publication.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Appellate Practice, recognized since 2025

Newsroom

News

•Appellate Win - Insurance Carrier - Miami-Dade County
Publication, 1.17.2024

Publications

“The Art of Storytelling: The Importance of an Effective Statement of the Case and Facts”, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, Winter 2015

Co-Authored, “In Recognition of Marital and Family Law Equality: The Family Law Section’s Brief Amicus Curiae in Shaw v. Shaw”, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, Fall 2014

Co-Authored, Briefs Amicus Curiae in support of marital and family equality filed on behalf of the AAML, Fla. Chap., in State v. Pareto, and on behalf of the AAML, Fla. Chap. & Family Law Section, Florida Bar, in Shaw v. Shaw

'With Liberty and Justice for All [Families]-The Modern American Same-Sex Family”, 23, St. Thomas Law Review, 293, 2011

Working with Lissette on a appellate matter

Lissette Gonzalez is a Partner in the firm's Miami office who concentrates her practice on appeals and litigation support. She has appellate experience at the state and federal level in a wide-range of areas, including but not limited to construction, landlord-tenant, first party and third party property, association law, premises liability, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, liquor…

Who Lissette represents

Lissette reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, family law, and general matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lissette studied and practices

St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law J.D. cum laude
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Florida International University B.A.
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Lissette studied at — in St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Florida International University B.A..

Law school and academic background

Lissette completed — in St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law J.D. cum laude and — in Florida International University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lissette runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Lissette Gonzalez's office in Miami

Lissette's primary office is at Dadeland Centre II, 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, FL, 33156. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Dadeland Centre II, 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400

Miami, FL 33156

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lissette Gonzalez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lissette usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lissette charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lissette'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; Lissette will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Miami, Florida

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 Lissette

Lissette 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. Lissette confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lissette'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 Lissette Gonzalez

How much does it cost to hire Lissette for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lissette walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lissette offer a free consultation?
Lissette charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lissette's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Lissette's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Florida 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. Lissette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lissette take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Lissette is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lissette 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 Lissette?
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. Lissette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lissette accepting new appellate clients right now?
Lissette's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida

Lissette handles appellate matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Lissette Gonzalez, Appellate Attorney in Miami, Florida

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