Niles Stefan Illich

I was sued by the next door neighbor at an investment property I own. The case was an adverse possession case where I was being sued to recover a small strip of land on my side of the plat line as defined by the survey. There was an old and decrepit fence separating the two properties that lie on m...y side of the survey defined property line. I tore down the old fence and replaced it with a brand new, much nicer fence. The outcome of the suit was that I had to relinquish the land and also pay the plaintiff's attorney. I decided to appeal. Niles was suggested to me by a lawyer friend of mine as a good appellate attorney. I have been very happy with his service. Although the opinion of the lower court on the adverse possession itself was upheld, Niles got the money I had to pay the plaintiff's lawyer back for me. But that was not all. During the entire appeals process he was honest and kind and worked hard for me. From the beginning, he took the time to understand my situation, clearly explained my options, and made sure I felt informed and confident throughout the entire process. This is what I appreciated most his professionalism and communication. he was always responsive, thorough, and straightforward, while also being incredibly patient with my questions and concerns. I always felt like my best interests were being protected and that I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome. Legal matters can be stressful, but having an attorney you trust makes such a difference. I’m extremely grateful for his guidance, expertise, and support and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Niles again or recommend him to friends and family who needed a good appeals attorney.

Niles is beyond smart. Without a doubt he is the best of the best. I have known Niles for years, he has successfully appealed cases across the State and Nation - preserving the rights of those accused and the rights of those in civil and family law matters. His ability to find the needle in the hayst...ack - and win, is unmatched. Hire Niles - every time.

I hired Niles as my appellate attorney after a referral from a family member who works in the legal industry. We never met in person — everything was handled by phone and email. When we first spoke, I wanted to appeal on multiple issues from my trial. Niles listened, then recommended focusing on a... single point: that the striking of my pleadings for missing a discovery deadline was a "death penalty" sanction. We negotiated his fee, I hired him, and he was right — we prevailed on appeal. Obviously, when your lawyer wins, you think he's great. But that's not the only reason I'd recommend Niles. His office runs efficiently. No small talk, no rehashing "shoulda, woulda, coulda" — just a clearly framed argument and forward motion. His paralegal, Lauren, is equally sharp, knowledgeable, and capable. At no point did I feel like my money was being wasted. If you need an appellate attorney, Niles is the one you want.

Niles has helped me through multiple appeals involving incredibly complex and lengthy legal matters. Throughout each case, he has been exceptionally detailed, professional, and strategic. He takes the time to understand every aspect of the record, identify the most important issues, and develop a th...oughtful approach tailored to the circumstances of the case. He deeply cares about his clients and the quality of his work. Niles does not simply go through the motions—he genuinely strives to do the work well, to do it thoroughly, and, most importantly, to do what is right. His knowledge of appellate law, careful judgment, integrity, and attention to detail are outstanding. During very stressful and uncertain times, Niles has treated me with patience and compassion. His guidance and advocacy have given me confidence throughout the appellate process. I am profoundly grateful for everything he has done and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking a highly skilled, principled, and genuinely dedicated appellate attorney.

I have had the opportunity to work closely with Niles on complex legal matters, and he is truly an exceptional appellate attorney. As a fellow attorney, I am very particular about who I trust with appellate issues, and Niles is someone whose judgment, legal writing, and strategic insight I genuinely ...respect. His experience speaks for itself—more than 400 appeals, Board Certification in Criminal Appellate Law, extensive experience before Texas and federal appellate courts, and a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court. Beyond his impressive credentials, Niles is incredibly sharp, responsive, and an outstanding advocate. I highly recommend him for any appellate matter.