Al Meghji, Tax Attorney in the United States
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Tax and Tax Litigation
PartneratOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Practicing tax since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Al Meghji is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Al has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Tax · Tax Litigation
- Handles Tax and Tax Litigation matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Al Meghji: Al Meghji is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Al has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Al Meghji
Al concentrates on tax and tax litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Al handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Al takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Al agrees to represent you.
Tax Litigation cases nationwide
Al takes tax litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Al agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Al Meghji — Over 36 years of the U.S. tax experience
Al Meghji is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Al has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
Al Meghji is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax litigation. Al has been licensed for 36 years. Al practices at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Al handles tax matters
Al Meghji is a lawyer practicing taxation, tax litigation. Al has been licensed for 36 years. Al practices at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Al takes
Al reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and tax litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Al Meghji's legal education and bar admissions
Dalhousie University
LL.B. Harvard · 1988
Jurisdictions
Al's state bar admissions
Alberta
1995 · ACTIVE
Ontario
1990 · ACTIVE
Al studied at LL.B. Harvard in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
Al completed LL.B. Harvard in Dalhousie University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Al runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Al Meghji's office in Toronto
Al's primary office is at 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON, M5X 1B8. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Al Meghji — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Al usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Al charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Al's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Al will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Al
Al discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Al confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Al's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Al Meghji
How much does it cost to hire Al for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Al walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Al offer a free consultation?
Al charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Al's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Al's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Al gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Al take my case if I'm outside the area?
Al evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Al's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Al?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Al will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Al accepting new tax clients right now?
Al's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.