Wen-Shin Cheng, Appellate Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Wen-Shin concentrates on appellate, construction, entertainment, environmental, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wen-Shin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Construction

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• Entertainment

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• Environmental

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• General

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• IP

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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Wen-Shin's primary office is at 71 S Wacker Dr Fl 44, Chicago, IL, 60606-4637. 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 Wen-Shin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Wen-Shin 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 Wen-Shin for a appellate case?

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

• Does Wen-Shin offer a free consultation?

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

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

• Can Wen-Shin take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

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

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

• Is Wen-Shin accepting new appellate clients right now?

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