Legal Fees

Anna Tamir’s hourly fees start at $320/hr +HST. However the fees/ final bill can be adjusted depending on complexity of the case and particulars of client’s situation. Repeat clients always receive additional discounts. 

Lawyers are required by law to charge HST on legal fees and certain disbursements (out-of-pocket costs). Unfortunately, there’s no way around it, it’s mandatory, and we have to include it on your invoice whether we like it or not.

We offer free initial consultations on all new matters. But let’s be clear: this is not the same as free legal advice.

The purpose of the initial consultation is to hear you out, understand the facts of your case, and give you an honest opinion about what the next steps should be. In some situations, like insurance claims, we may be able to provide some free legal advice as part of that conversation.

But in most cases, the consultation is a chance for us to determine whether your matter even requires a lawyer. Sometimes it doesn’t. And if that’s the case, we’ll tell you so right away, no strings attached.

We will be honest – some matters do not require lawyer’s involvement at all, and if that’s the case, we will let the client know upfront. 

We understand that legal fees can be daunting, especially when you’re already dealing with a stressful situation. That’s why we offer flexible billing options, including deferred billing, payment plans, and contingency fee arrangements in appropriate cases.

Whether these options are available will depend on the type of matter, the complexity of your case, and your financial circumstances. We’ll talk openly with you about what makes the most sense, no surprises, no fine print.

We also don’t believe in dragging clients through trial just for the sake of it. Going to trial is expensive and time-consuming. We only recommend it when it’s clearly worth it, strategically, financially, or otherwise. If a negotiated resolution makes more sense for your situation, that’s the path we’ll pursue.