$ 700-750 per hour
Herb Fox
About Herb
Biography
I am a certified appellate law specialist (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization). 100% of my practice is devoted to civil appeals and writs thoughout California. I have handled over 100 appeals through decision and I have consulted on hundreds of other, in areas of law including family law, probate, insurance coverage, personal injury, defamation, labor law, environmental law, business litigation, class action law, and professional liability. I maintain offices in Santa Barbara and Century City. I am AV rated by Martindale Hubble and I have been named a Southern California Superlawyer for the past ten years.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Appeals
100%
40 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
10%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Location
Law Office of Herb Fox
2121 Avenue of the Stars,, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Herb Fox's Reviews
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Posted by Barb | May 29, 2014 | Appeals
Honest and Caring Appellant Attorney!
Herb handled my appeal with grace, honesty, and tremendous caring. From the moment he took my case, I knew I was in good hands. Herb's guidance helped me to negotiate a fair settlement that allowed the appeal process to completion; with full satisfaction. When I was placed in a position where it was ...
Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2014
seems his priority is fee not the client
1 hour consult . collected fee in advance, told me how much it cost me to analize my case, close to $7500. just to tell me whether i have a case or not. than clost to $25,000 for the whole case.
Herb Fox
Replied last May 15, 2014I am sorry to learn that you were disappointed in the service that you received. After our 90 minute consultation I believed that you were satisfied with the advice and guidance that I provided. Several days later I followed up by emailing to you, at your request and at no additional charge, further information pertinent to your legal needs. As you report, I provided to you estimates for assessing the merits of your potential appeal, and for thereafter representing you at the Court of Appeal. Assessing the merits of an appeal is one of the most important services that an appellate attorney can provide, because most appeals fail. It is a cost-effective method for identifying appellate issues and predicting the outcome, and thereby provides my client with the information that he or she needs before committing to the "full freight" of moving forward with an appeal that could take years and costs tens of thousands of dollars. The assessment provides a stop-loss function in the event that the appeal has little or no chance of succeeding. Some attorneys will accept your appeal - and take your money - without looking closely at the facts and law that will govern the outcome of your case, only to proceed to a predictable loss. I do not do that. Finally, you left a voicemail for me late Sunday night, asking that I call you on Monday morning. I had other client commitments lasting all day on Monday, however, and not hearing from you again I assumed that you had obtained the information you were seeking. I was waiting to hear your decision about retaining me to assess the merits of your appeal, when this AVVO review appeared. I take very seriously my commitment to my clients, and I apologize if there was a misunderstanding about the next step in our professional relationship. I encourage you to continue to seek the advice of an experienced appellate attorney, and I wish you the best in that endeavor.
Posted by Mory | November 22, 2013 | Appeals
Scholar Attorney
Mr. Fox, you have a great heart, I am so grateful for your legal assistance; I cannot imagine how it would have been possible for my case to survive this far without your help. The recent first instance opinion of the California Court of Appeal is an outstanding testament of your knowledge in the l...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2013
Extremely efficient and kind. Great office staff.
Mr. Fox is very efficient and knowledgeable. I certainly get the strong sense he isn't "in it just for the money." His staff assistant, Debra, is attentive and polite. I think it would be a huge mistake not to at least initially consult with Mr. Fox in regards to a case.
Posted by Dave R. | April 04, 2013
Great attorney!
Mr. Fox has treated me with respect and dignity. Before I met Mr. Fox, I was uncertain of the future; he gave me hope that justice will prevail. Before I met Mr. Fox, my trust of attorneys was slim, he showed me a different side to what I had previously seen in attorneys. I would recommend Mr. Fox wi...
Herb Fox's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
"Herb is an outstanding attorney and an exceptional person who goes out of his way to assist his fellow peers. I am extremely impressed by his knowledge, support, and kindness."
"Attorney Fox is an asset to the appellate community and has a thorough and detailed knowledge of the appropriate laws and rules critical to appeals."
"Having seen Mr. Fox's responses to AVVO posts for quite some time, I find him to be extremely knowledgeable and well informed and I am certain his clients are well served. Great asset to this community!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Fox knows his stuff. While I do a lot of appellate work, Mr. Fox knows this area of the law cold in the way only a specialist can. He is extremely generous with his time in advising other lawyers on appellate issues. Do you need an appellate specialist? Yes you do, and I recommend Mr. Fox to you without hesitation."
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"I have had the fortune to discuss a complicated appeal with Herb and found his advise to be invaluable."
"28 years of experience with several as the senior research assistant for the court of appeals is what we call highly experienced in the very specialized area of appeals. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor if you are facing an appeal and want the best, call him for a consultation first."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fox provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent attorney, very knowledgeable on the law, and a strong advocate for his clients."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I have not yet had the pleasure of working with Mr. Fox or of consulting him directly, but the consistently learned, thorough and insightful level of his observations here on Avvo put him at the top of my short list of attorneys to whom I would turn for help on an appellate matter in California."
"Herb Fox is a very experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients extremely well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Herb Fox
1996 - 1999
Partner, Kirker & Fox
1993 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Grokenberger & Wilson
1990 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Nichols Guthrie and Sims
1987 - 1990
Senior Research Attorney, California Court of Appeal Second District
Associations
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2009 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Appellate Courts CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2020
California Lawyers AssociationMember, Executive Committee, Committee on Appellate Courts
Sample of Legal Cases
Malott v. Summerland Sanitary District (2020) 55 Cal.App.5th 1102
Reversed
Doe v. Marten (2020) 49 Cal.App.5th 1022
Reversed
Surfrider Foundation v. Martins Beach LLC (2017) 14 Cal.App.5th 238
Affirmed
Aldana v. Stillwagon (2016) 2 Cal.App.5th 1
Reversed
Schneer v. Laurado (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 1276
Reversed
Mitchell v. Superior Court (2015) 243 Cal.App.4th 269
Reversed
Marriage of Rosenfeld and Gross (2014) 225 Cal.App.4th 478
Reversed
In re Estate of Lira (2012) 212 Cal.App.4th 1368
Judgment affirmed.
Parks v. Safeco Insurance Co. (2009) 170 Cal.App.4th 992
Affirmed
Reyes v. Van Elk Ltd., Inc. (2007) 148 Cal.App.4th 604
Reversed
Kleveland v. Chicago Title Insurance Co. (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 761
Affirmed
Violante v. Communities Southwest Development and Construction Company (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 972
Affirmed
Parker v. McCaw (2005) 125 Cal.App.4th 1494
Reversed
Ocean View HOA v. Montecito Water District (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 396
Reversed
Ocean View HOA v. Montecito Water District (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 396
Reversed
Rice v. Clark (2002) 28 Cal.4th 89
Affirmed
Harris v. Sandro (2002) 96 Cal.App.4th 1310
Affirmed
Marriage of Bryant (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 789
Affirmed
Estate of Griswold (2001) 25 Cal.4th 904
Affirmed
Huijers v. Demarais (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 676
Reversed
Education
N/A
Golden Gate Univ SOL
law
N/A
City Univ of New York - City College
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2018
Appellate Summit 2018
Appellate Malpractice
2018
Appellate Courts Section
Family Law Appeals
2017
Appellate Courts Section
Probate and Trust Appeals
2015
Litigation Section Meeting
Statement of Decision and Verdict Forms On Appeal
2015
Estate Planning Section Meeting
Probate and Trust Litigation Appeals
2013
Probate and Estate Planning Section
Probate and Trust Litigation Appeals
2011
SBCBA Bench and Bar Conference
Appealing Your Arbitration Award
2009
Ventura County Family Law Bar Association Annual Meeting
Appellate Law for Family Lawyers
2009
California Alliance of Paralegal Associations Annual Meeting
Practicing Appellate Aforethought
2008
SBCBA Bench and Bar Conference
Staging the Case for the Appellate Arena
2007
SBCBA Bench and Bar Conference
Protecting Your Client (and Making Appellate Counsel Happy): Preserving and Preparing the Record for Appeal
2006
Pincus Seminars MCLE Presentation
Demystifying Appeals
2004
VCBA MCLE Luncheon
What Your Clients Need to Know About Civil Appeals (And When They Need to Know It!)
2004
SBCBA MCLE Luncheon
Statements of Decision: Don’t Leave Court Without One!
2003
SBCBA MCLE Luncheon
Where’s My Check? Staying Civil Judgments
2001
SBCBA MCLE Luncheon
Inside (and Outside) the Court of Appeal (with the Hon, Justice Steven Z. Perren
Publications
2023
2020
Advocate
Appeals from Summary Judgments
2011
2011
The Advocate
The SLAPP Trap
2010
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Chutzpah on Review
2010
Los Angeles County Bar Association Appellate Tips for Trial Lawyers
The Abuse of Discretion Standard of Review
2010
Los Angeles County Bar Association Appellate Tips for Trial Lawyers
The De Novo and Independent Judgment Standards of Appellate Review
2009
Santa Barbara Lawyer
The Walls of Moncharsh Keep Tumbling Down
2009
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Risky Reliance on Clerk’s Erroneous Advice
2008
Santa Barbara Lawyer
The Sound of One Juror Clapping? Verdict Affirmed!
2008
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Reviewing Standards of Review
2006
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Writs, Prayers and Appellate Facts and Figures
2006
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Cute Appellate Maneuvers Bite Back
2005
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Ninth Circuit Tidbits from Those in the Know
2005
Santa Barbara Lawyer
When Does a Non-Appealable Order Gain Appeal?
2004
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Appellate Counsel: Use 'Em Or Lose 'Em
2004
Santa Barbara Lawyer
What The Court Needs To Know About Your Appeal
2004
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Seven Points Your Clients Need to Know About Appeals
2002
Santa Barbara Lawyer
When is a Writ Worthy? Lawyers are Dying to Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
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25 Mar 2026
Q&A
Can I appeal this decision, and if so, on what grounds?
15 Feb 2026
Q&A
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15 Jan 2026
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Extraordinary Writ Petitions in the California Courts of Appeal
04 Jun 2011
Legal Guide
Important Appellate Terms That Clients Need to Know
04 Jun 2011
Legal Guide
Critical Appellate Deadlines in California
04 Jun 2011