Most appeals are final. The court of appeals decision usually will be the final word in the case, unless it sends the case back to the trial court for additional proceedings, or the parties ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case. ... Different types of cases are handled differently during an appeal.
Based on my hourly rate and the typical time involved, an average appeal can cost $20,000 to $50,000. Short, single-issue appeals may be lower. Complex appeals,... more