2026 More Details — Appellate Briefs / Trial Motions — Adam Wilson, Esq.
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Credentials / Experience: Quick Summary
10 years freelancing after 10+ years in Big Law
J.D., Stanford Law — Law Review, Moot Court
Federal Appellate Clerkship (Third Circuit)
Decade at Top Am Law 100 Firms, Gibson Dunn
Repeat Clients + Testimonials — see main page
Why freelance? I left practice upon unexpectedly becoming a gallery-represented conceptual artist in 2017.
Let’s make it work to fit your law firm’s particular market and needs.
Adam Wilson / 207-699-9957 cell / adam.daley.wilson@gmail.com
2026 Negotiable Pricing - Hourly Rate or Flat Fee
Federal appellate clerkship, Stanford Law, Big Law, Am Law 100 partner-level legal briefs at an independent contractor’s price.
Negotiable rate: $245 / hour.
Negotiable flat fees — see directly below after testimonials.
Recent Testimonials (2024-2025)
“You’re like the MVP who helps get us to the playoffs every time.” — Founder of Los Angeles boutique litigation firm; repeat work for this firm for the past five years.
“Stellar” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm re a Ninth Circuit brief on corporate law issues. Repeat work.
“Excellent work and very cool to work with.” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm. Repeat work.
“Adam is a serious All-Star” — Partner at Atlanta-based litigation firm receiving referral from a colleague at Los Angeles litigation firm.
“Excellent work, here comes another another appeal.” — Founder of Houston boutique litigation firm. Repeat work.
“I keep calling you and using your briefs with virtually no changes, what higher compliment is there?” Partner at San Francisco complex litigation and class action firm.
Adam Wilson / 207-699-9957 cell / adam.daley.wilson@gmail.com
Process / Timing to Fit Your Needs
Set your internal deadline that you / your staff needs before you file.
You receive a brief in file-ready / signature-ready form.
You can reach me basically any time by cell / email during your project — I am always available.
Your files are secure / encrypted (Dropbox or however your firm handles files).
I perform all work personally — no AI, no subcontracting, no farming out.
Types of Firms / Lawyers Who Call Me
Both plaintiff-side lawyers and defense-side lawyers
Solo practitioners / Trial attorneys / Commercial Attorneys
Small Firms / Trial firms / Litigation Boutiques
Lawyers with a case involving constitutional rights / civil rights issues
Attorneys with a case involving difficult procedure / doctrine / choice-of-law issues.
More Metrics: Referrals / Repeat Business
~ 100 appellate and dispositive trial briefs completed since 2017
0 missed filing deadlines
0 unsatisfied clients
~ 50% of work = repeat business from satisfied lawyers
~ 20% of work = referrals from satisfied lawyers
Adam Wilson
207-699-9957 cell
adam.daley.wilson@gmail.com
2026 Update — Appellate Experience, Testimonials, Repeat Business
2026 Update — Negotiable Rates, Testimonials, Repeat Business, Types of Briefs, Law Firm Satisfaction — Adam Wilson Freelance Appellate Briefs and Dispositive Trial Motions
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2026 Update
JD, Stanford Law — Law Review, Moot Court
Federal Appellate Clerkship
Decade at Top Am Law 100 Firms in DC and CA, including Gibson Dunn
Decade freelance brief writing for law firms
Repeat Clients + Testimonials — see main page
Why freelance? I left practice upon unexpectedly becoming a gallery-represented conceptual artist in 2017.
Big Law Partner-level legal writing advocacy at a freelance lawyer price.
Let’s make it work to fit your law firm’s particular market and needs.
2026 Negotiable Pricing - Hourly Rate or Flat Fee
Am Law 100 partner-level briefs, federal appellate clerkship, Stanford Law, appellate and trial brief writing for lawyers at a freelancing cost.
Negotiable rate: $245 / hour.
Negotiable flat fees — see directly below after testimonials.
Let’s make it work to fit your firm’s particular needs.
Adam Wilson / 207-699-9957 cell / adam.daley.wilson@gmail.com
Updated 2026
Recent Testimonials (2024-2025)
“You’re like the MVP who helps get us to the playoffs every time.” — Founder of Los Angeles boutique litigation firm; repeat work for this firm for the past five years.
“Stellar” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm re a Ninth Circuit brief on corporate law issues. Repeat work.
“Excellent work and very cool to work with.” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm. Repeat work.
“Adam is a serious All-Star” — Partner at Atlanta-based litigation firm receiving referral from a colleague at Los Angeles litigation firm.
“Excellent work, here comes another another appeal.” — Founder of Houston boutique litigation firm. Repeat work.
“I keep calling you and using your briefs with virtually no changes, what higher compliment is there?” Partner at San Francisco complex litigation and class action firm.
Some Examples of What Firms Ask For / Pricing
Some examples of what firms ask for — and some estimated flat fees.
A. Strategy / Support for your own brief
Strategy / consulting / sounding board for your brief — est. 750.
Polish your brief — 1250.
Revise / supplement your brief — 1750.
Prep you for oral argument — 750.
Review trial record for appeal options — 750.
B. Opening / Response Briefs and Dispositive / Major Motions
Appellate Opening / Response — 12500
MSJ / Opposition to MSJ — 12500
Motion to Dismiss / Demurrer — 5500.
Daubert / expert / SLAPP — 6750.
Opposition to Cert Petition — 5500.
C. Reply briefs / post-trial motions / post-appeal motions / other
Reply briefs for appeals and MSJs — 3250
Post-appeal motions / rehearing en banc — 3750.
Post-trial motions — 3250.
Jury instructions — 1250.
Major motion in limine / bet-the-farm trial motion — 3750.
Something else? Let’s discuss and make it work.
Specialized Scope
Federal and state appeals
Dispositive and complex trial motions
Appellate Rehearings en banc
US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) cert oppositions.
A Real Person You Can Reach
I do 100% of the work.
I do not use artificial intelligence and I do not subcontract or farm out.
You’ll have my direct cell — I’m available anytime during your project.
Adam Wilson / 207-699-9957 cell / adam.daley.wilson@gmail.com
Earlier Testimonials (2017-2023)
“I trust your writing and I trust the way you think.” — Silicon Valley solo practitioner formerly from Biglaw. Repeat work including recent Ninth Circuit brief re corporate and transactional issues.
“We are very happy with the brief and are filing it [as is].” — Two partners at Philadelphia / New York City intellectual property boutique re a Sixth Circuit brief on contract law and soft IP issues.
“[S]o perceptive and so competent . . . incredibly grateful to have [you] on our team.” — Founding partner at small Boston-based firm.
“Amazing.” — Partner at Los Angeles mid-size firm regarding summary judgment briefing with expert testimony on superseding causation issues.
“Fantastic again! I trust you 100%. More work coming.” — Las Vegas small firm partner re federal constitutional law matters, Section 1983, and Bivens claims. Five repeat projects and referrals to co-counsel in California.
“Excellent, thanks Adam! And thanks for working with us on pricing. We want to work with you again.” — Partner at Philadelphia / metro New York media law boutique re a reply brief in the Sixth Circuit.
“Your [federal court] MTD was outstanding, especially on the RICO issues. I’m going to recommend you to all of my friends.” — Philadelphia antitrust class action attorney. Repeat work pending.
“Hey, thanks again. Excellent draft, just what I needed. I’ll be in touch for the next round.” — New York City federal false claims act (qui tam) small firm partner re drafting false claims act complaint.
“The [two summary judgment] opposition briefs written by Adam were excellent.” — Partner and leading California appellate lawyer.
“I call Adam again and again because he does great work.” — Partner at a New York City boutique IP litigation firm.
“I first called Adam for a brief because of his clerkship. I keep calling him because he knows how to litigate and he’s a great sounding board for strategy on my projects.” — Silicon Valley solo practitioner. Repeat work.
“Your [motion to dismiss a civil RICO and RICO conspiracy claim pursuant to Fed. R. 12(b)(6)] in federal court was very, very good” — Pennsylvania / New Jersey complex litigation attorney.
“I love working with you. I have briefing in three new matters over the next two months.” — Founder and partner at Los Angeles commercial litigation firm. Repeat work.
“I can’t believe what a great fit you are with my practice.” — Silicon Valley IP and business litigator. Six repeat brief writing projects.
Repeat Business From Satisfied Lawyers
See main page for examples of repeat work in the past 24 months — click here.
Credentials
Resume — click here.
Practice Areas in private practice at Am Law 100 firms (Gibson Dunn, Crowell Moring):
Appellate (primarily federal), civil and criminal antitrust (international price fixing cartels, U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division criminal investigations, internal corporate investigations), complex litigation, soft IP litigation, constitutional law, first amendment, white collar crime litigation, lawyer professional responsibility, legal ethics, and United States Supreme Court merits and amicus briefing.
Education, Clerkship, Licenses:
Stanford Law School, 1999. Law Review, Moot Court.
Clerkship, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
California (1999), District of Columbia (2001), Maine (2009).