Do you handle matters outside your appellate practice areas?

For litigation support, yes. The work is research, writing, and analysis — not representation. Northman Legal can assist with most civil and criminal matters regardless of subject area.

Will my client know I'm using outside help?

Washington RPC 1.1 permits attorneys to seek assistance from other lawyers to handle matters competently. Disclosure obligations depend on the specific arrangement and will be discussed before work begins.

How quickly can you turn around a litigation support project?

Timeline depends on scope and current workload. If you have a hard deadline, communicate it upfront and Northman Legal will give you an honest answer on availability.

What does litigation support from Northman Legal cost?

Most defined projects are flat fee — the total cost is agreed upon before work starts. Open-ended tasks are billed at $200/hr. Fee structure is discussed and confirmed upfront.

Litigation Support for Washington Trial Attorneys

When you need a sharp second set of eyes — on a motion, a pile of discovery, or an approaching summary judgment deadline — I can help. I work with Washington trial attorneys as a behind-the-scenes resource, from document review through dispositive motion drafting.

No referral required. Flat fees for defined projects.

Contact Northman Legal

Litigation is demanding. Expert witnesses, depositions, client demands, and hearing schedules don't wait. Litigation support from Northman Legal gives you a skilled writer and analyst who can step into a matter quickly, get up to speed without hand-holding, and deliver work product that's ready to use.

I've handled 100+ appeals in Washington — which means I know how trial court records get scrutinized on appeal, and I write with that lens from the start.

What I Can Help With

Document & Discovery Review

Review and summarize documents, flag key materials, and organize findings into a format you can use.

Motion Drafting

Research and draft motions — from routine pretrial motions to complex evidentiary arguments — ready for your review and signature.

Summary Judgment Briefs

Drafting or strengthening dispositive motions, including statement of facts, legal argument, and response briefing.

Other Tasks as Needed

Legal research memos, trial court brief review, record organization, or other writing and analysis projects. Ask if you don't see what you need.

How it Works

Litigation support engagements are simple to get started:

Tell me about the project

Send a quick email or use the contact form. Describe the matter, the task, and your timeline. No lengthy intake form.

We agree on scope and fee

Most projects are flat fee — you know the cost before work begins. For open-ended tasks, hourly at $200/hr.

I deliver work product, you review

You get a draft ready for your review.

Why attorneys work with Northman Legal

I'm not a contract attorney marketplace or a staffing firm. When you hire Northman Legal for litigation support, you're working directly with me — an attorney who has handled 100+ appeals and knows what judges are looking for when they read a brief or evaluate a record.

That experience shows in the work. I write clearly, cite precisely, and flag issues that could create problems on appeal before they become expensive to fix.

Experience

Fee Structure

100+ appeals · Published opinions · Washington Court of Appeals (all three divisions) · Washington Supreme Court · 9th Circuit

Flat fee for most defined projects · $200/hr hourly for open-ended tasks · Discussed upfront, always

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