Shelby Lynn Avery, Insurance Attorney in Royal Oak, Michigan

Shelby concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shelby handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Shelby's primary office is at 322 W Lincoln Avenue, Suite 300, Royal Oak, MI, 48067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Shelby discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Shelby for a insurance case?

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

• Does Shelby offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do insurance cases in Michigan typically take?

  Simple insurance 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. Shelby gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Shelby take my case if I'm outside Royal Oak?

  Shelby 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 — Shelby 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 Shelby?

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

• Is Shelby accepting new insurance clients right now?

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