Freelance Legal Writing for Law Firms | Federal Appellate Clerkship, Stanford, Law Review | Appeals, Briefs, MSJs, MTDs

Freelance appellate legal writer for lawyers and attorneys. Stanford Law, federal appellate clerkship, top Am Law 100 litigation firms, law review. Freelance independent contractor legal writer. Nationwide CA to NYC.

Adam Wilson | Art Law | Federal Appellate Law | First Amendment | IP / Intellectual Property | Artist Rights | Federal Practice | Nationwide | Portland Maine | Adam Daley Wilson is an attorney, lawyer, mediator, artist, and public speaker.

2024 Snapshot — key info / FAQs

negotiable pricing

Negotiable $250 / hour. Let’s make it work to fit your needs.

Most Recent TestimonialS / refeRrals / Repeat business

[Last updated 12/2023]

Late 2023 — “We only want you for this. We’ll get an extension.” — Partner at Los Angeles litigation firm re summary judgment opposition; five-time repeat business for briefing dispositive motions and appeals since 2019.

September 2023 — “Great work. Do you have time for another appeal?” — Appellate specialist, Southern California, re appellant’s opening brief on commercial contract and evidentiary issues; reply brief pending.

August 2023 — “Excellent papers as always.” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm re summary judgment opposition; six-time repeat business for briefing dispositive motions over past three years.

June 2023 — “Great job again, and great outcome.” — Partner at metro New York City media / intellectual property / sports law boutique re successful opposition to petition for writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) re federal copyright law issues in the media licensing context; secured prior win in the US Court of Appeals.

May 2023 — Fifth repeat business briefing project for a Los Angeles specialized boutique litigation firm; for the same firm, in June, a successful outcome on an opposition to a motion for summary judgment, California state law.

(Sidebar — March and April — no law projects — second solo show opened in Chicago at Engage Projects Gallery. The show was selected as a Chicago ‘Must See’ by Artforum Magazine (New York) and as one of the best shows aligned with the 2023 Chicago EXPO international art fair by Mousse Magazine (Italy)).

Feb 2023 — “This [summary judgment opposition] is great. I have another one coming, will you handle it for us?” — Partner at Orange County / Southern California litigation boutique.

Jan 2023 —- “You’re my go-to contract attorney for my complex motions. I’ll have more work coming as two cases heat up.” — Partner / founder at Los Angeles specialized solo practice.

Nov 2022 — “Adam is a serious All-Star.” — Partner at Atlanta litigation firm re motions for summary judgment and a state court appeal.

Nov 2022 — Referral and recommendation from Partner at Los Angeles litigation firm based on multiple brief writing projects since 2018.

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Why do I freelance?

I started in 2017 after a decade in Big Law and 15 years in practice — I unexpectedly became a gallery-represented conceptual artist.

Sites: ENGAGE Projects Gallery Chicago; portfolio site.

Licensed in California, Washington DC, and Maine.

2017 - 2023 BY THE NUMBERS

Six years of freelancing data (all data in percentages):

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Legal Writing for Lawyers, Attorneys, and Law Firms — Subject Matter overview for the past six years — Adam Wilson, Esq.

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Legal Writing for Lawyers, Attorneys, and Law Firms — Law firm satisfaction with briefs and work product — overview for the past six years — Adam Wilson, Esq.

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Legal Writing for Lawyers, Attorneys, and Law Firms — Types of Briefing overview for the past six years — Adam Wilson, Esq.

LATEST LOCATIONS OF FIRMS — Houston + Atlanta [super cool map update soon]

Legal Writing for Lawyers, Attorneys, and Law Firms — Geographical Locations of Law Firms, Lawyers, and Attorneys served — overview for the past six years — Adam Wilson, Esq.