Madhavi Subhash Patankar, Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, California

Madhavi concentrates on appellate, environmental, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Madhavi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Patent

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Madhavi's primary office is at 333 Bush Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104. 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 Madhavi usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Madhavi 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 Madhavi for a appellate case?

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

• Does Madhavi offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Madhavi take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

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

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

• Is Madhavi accepting new appellate clients right now?

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