2026 More Details — Freelance Appeal Briefs and Trial Motions — Adam Wilson
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 including 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
Am Law 100 partner-level brief writing at a freelance 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.
“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