Carol S. Nielsen, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 28 years of legal practice
Practicing employment since 1998.
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- Years practicing
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Carol S. Nielsen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Carol has over 28 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Carol S. Nielsen: Carol S. Nielsen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Carol has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Carol's practice areas in the U.S.
Carol concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carol handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Carol takes employment 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 Carol agrees to represent you.
Biography
Carol S. Nielsen, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Carol S. Nielsen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Carol has over 28 years of legal experience. Carol works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Carol has over 20 years of experience in all areas of management labour relations and employment law. She articled with the firm in 1996 and joined the partnership in 2004.
Carol represents a wide range of unionized and non-union clients in both the federal and provincial jurisdictions. Her clients, both large and small businesses, operate in all sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, sports, social services, and information technology. She also represents municipalities and broader public sector organizations.
On a daily basis, Carol provides proactive advice and representation to develop cost-effective and practical solutions to avoid and resolve human resources issues. She is regularly involved in complex and high stakes litigation concerning pay equity, human rights and wrongful dismissals. She has extensive experience with and a detailed knowledge of employment standards legislation and requirements. She also routinely provides advice in such areas as disability management, performance management, discipline, discharge, and privacy.
Carol also assists purchasers and vendors in sale transactions. This work included representing a purchaser in respect of employment and benefits issues in a Canadian acquisition valued at more than $500 million.
Carol has appeared before various administrative tribunals and courts, and she acted as a management nominee in interest arbitrations as well as the management spokesperson at collective bargaining negotiations.
Carol is an active member of the labour and employment law bar. As a member of the Ontario Bar Association, she served as the Editor of the Labour and Employment Law Section Newsletter for five years. She also served for eight years as the Associate Eastern Editor, and before that as Contributing Editor, for the Canadian Labour Relations Board Reports.
She is a passionate cyclist and commutes to work on her bike.
How Carol handles employment matters
Carol has over 20 years of experience in all areas of management labour relations and employment law. She articled with the firm in 1996 and joined the partnership in 2004. Carol represents a wide range of unionized and non-union clients in both the federal and provincial jurisdictions. Her clients, both large and small businesses, operate in all sectors of the economy, including manufacturing,…
Who Carol represents
Carol reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Carol studied and practices
University of Toronto
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Jurisdictions
Carol's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
1998 · ACTIVE
Carol studied at — in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Carol completed — in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Carol runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Carol's legal honors and published work
Carol has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
Locations
Carol S. Nielsen's office in Toronto
Carol's primary office is at 333 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Box 44, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Carol S. Nielsen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carol usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Carol charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol'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; Carol will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Carol
Carol discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Carol confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Carol's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Carol S. Nielsen
How much does it cost to hire Carol for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carol walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carol offer a free consultation?
Carol charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Carol's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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. Carol gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carol take my case if I'm outside the area?
Carol evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Carol'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 Carol?
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. Carol will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carol accepting new employment clients right now?
Carol's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.