Velda Kathleen Hofacker, Appellate Attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Velda concentrates on appellate, employment, government, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Velda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Employment

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• Government

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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• Probate

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• Tax

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• Estate Planning

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Velda's primary office is at 150 E Gay St Fl 18, Columbus, OH, 43215-3192. 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 Velda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Velda 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 Velda for a appellate case?

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

• Does Velda offer a free consultation?

  Velda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Velda's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Velda'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. Velda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Velda take my case if I'm outside Columbus?

  Velda 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 — Velda 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 Velda?

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

• Is Velda accepting new appellate clients right now?

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