Dale Orlando, Personal Injury Attorney in the United States
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Principal PartneratMcLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP
Practicing personal injury since 1996.
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Dale Orlando is a principal partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Dale has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Wrongful Death
- Handles Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dale Orlando: Dale Orlando is a principal partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Dale has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP.
Areas of practice
Dale's practice areas in the U.S.
Dale concentrates on personal injury and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dale handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Personal Injury cases nationwide
Dale takes personal injury 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 Dale agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases nationwide
Dale takes wrongful death 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 Dale agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dale Orlando, personal injury attorney serving the U.S.
Dale Orlando is a principal partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Dale has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP. Dale works from the U.S. and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Dale received a B.A. in Economics from McMaster University, and his law degree from the University of Western, Ontario. He is a founding partner of McLeish Orlando, and his practice is dedicated exclusively to personal injury and wrongful death cases, acting on behalf of injured people and their family members. Dale finds great fulfillment in helping those who have suffered serious personal injuries, describing his practice as the most rewarding type of work a lawyer can do.
Dale has acted as co-chair and lectured at conferences held by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, the Advocates’ Society, the Canadian Institute, the Law Society of Ontario, and other legal organizations. Additionally, Dale has appeared as a guest lecturer at the University of Western, Ontario, Osgoode Hall, Queens University, George Brown College, and at various community hospitals and legal clinics.
Dale is a former president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association, and the Advocates’ Society. Dale is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, recognized on Best Lawyers® and in Lexpert® list of leading lawyers in Toronto as Most Frequently Recommended.
How Dale handles personal injury matters
Dale received a B.A. in Economics from McMaster University, and his law degree from the University of Western, Ontario. He is a founding partner of McLeish Orlando, and his practice is dedicated exclusively to personal injury and wrongful death cases, acting on behalf of injured people and their family members. Dale finds great fulfillment in helping those who have suffered serious personal…
The kind of cases Dale takes
Dale reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and wrongful death matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dale studied and practices
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law
LL.B. · 1994
McMaster University
B.A. Economics · 1991
Jurisdictions
Dale's state bar admissions
Ontario
1996 · ACTIVE
Dale studied at LL.B. in University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law and B.A. Economics in McMaster University.
Law school and academic background
Dale completed LL.B. in University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law and B.A. Economics in McMaster University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dale runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Dale Orlando's office in Toronto
Dale's primary office is at 151 Young Street, Suite 1800, Toronto, ON, M5C 2W7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP
151 Young Street, Suite 1800
Toronto, ON M5C 2W7
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How to hire Dale Orlando — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dale usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dale charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dale'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; Dale will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Dale
Dale discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Dale confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dale's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dale Orlando
How much does it cost to hire Dale for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dale walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dale offer a free consultation?
Dale charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dale's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Dale's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in this state typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Dale gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dale take my case if I'm outside the area?
Dale evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Dale'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 Dale?
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. Dale will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dale accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Dale's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.