Colleen Spring Zimmerman, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Entertainment · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratFogler, Rubinoff LLP
Practicing adr since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Colleen Spring Zimmerman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Entertainment. Colleen has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Entertainment
- Handles ADR, Business, and Entertainment matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Colleen Spring Zimmerman: Colleen Spring Zimmerman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Entertainment. Colleen has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Colleen takes on
Colleen concentrates on adr, business, entertainment, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases nationwide
Colleen takes adr 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Colleen takes business 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Colleen takes entertainment 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Colleen takes general 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases nationwide
Colleen takes health care 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Colleen Spring Zimmerman — adr lawyer in the U.S.
Colleen Spring Zimmerman is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Entertainment. Colleen has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Colleen Spring Zimmerman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business law, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law. Colleen received a degree from Dalhousie University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years. Colleen practices at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Colleen handles adr matters
Colleen Spring Zimmerman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business law, alternative dispute resolution and 4 other areas of law. Colleen received a degree from Dalhousie University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years. Colleen practices at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Colleen takes
Colleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and entertainment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Western Ontario
LL.B. · 1977
Dalhousie University
B.Sc. Dalhousie · 1974
Jurisdictions
Colleen's state bar admissions
Ontario
1979 · ACTIVE
Colleen studied at LL.B. in University of Western Ontario and B.Sc. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
Colleen completed LL.B. in University of Western Ontario and B.Sc. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colleen runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Colleen has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Colleen's professional memberships and bar associations
Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Colleen Spring Zimmerman's office in Toronto
Colleen's primary office is at TD Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 3000, Toronto, ON, M5K 1G8. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
TD Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 3000
Toronto, ON M5K 1G8
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Client reviews of Colleen Spring Zimmerman — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Colleen. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in your area.
4.4
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How to hire Colleen Spring Zimmerman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen'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; Colleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Colleen
Colleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Colleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colleen Spring Zimmerman
How much does it cost to hire Colleen for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colleen offer a free consultation?
Colleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Colleen's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Colleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colleen take my case if I'm outside the area?
Colleen evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Colleen'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 Colleen?
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. Colleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colleen accepting new adr clients right now?
Colleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.