Cases on Appeal
Legal Funding.

Potentially. FCA may review qualifying represented plaintiffs with eligible civil cases in the appellate process. Approval and terms depend on the individual case, appellate posture and jurisdiction.

An appeal generally asks a higher court to review a lower court's decision for claimed legal error. The scope, standards and available outcomes depend on the case and jurisdiction.

Potentially. A favorable trial-level judgment or award may be relevant to the funding review, but an appeal can affect whether, when and how much the plaintiff ultimately recovers.

Some matters may be reviewable, but eligibility is highly case-specific. FCA must be able to evaluate the underlying claim, appellate posture and sufficiently identifiable potential recovery with counsel.

No. A trial-level win does not guarantee funding because an appellate court may affirm, reverse, modify or remand a decision, and other factors may affect potential recovery.

No. FCA does not predict appellate outcomes or provide legal advice. Your attorney handles the appeal and explains the legal issues and risks.

Yes. FCA generally reviews appeal-stage funding requests for represented plaintiffs because the underlying case and appellate information must be verified with counsel.

There is no fixed amount. Funding may depend on the underlying judgment or claim, issues on appeal, potential recovery, liens, obligations, existing advances and other case-specific factors.

The structure depends on the specific funding product, agreement, case and applicable law. FCA will provide the applicable terms for an approved request.

FCA reviews qualifying represented matters across its service network. Appellate procedures and legal funding availability vary by jurisdiction.