Hugh A. Christie, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 37 years of legal practice
Practicing employment since 1989.
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Hugh A. Christie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Hugh has over 37 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Hugh A. Christie: Hugh A. Christie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Hugh has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Hugh A. Christie
Hugh concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Hugh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Hugh 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 Hugh agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Hugh A. Christie — Over 37 years of the U.S. employment experience
Hugh A. Christie is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Hugh has over 37 years of legal experience.
Hugh Christie is the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. He provides commercial and public sector clients with advice on all elements of employment law, from pre-hiring through recruitment, drafting agreements, benefit plans and policies, discipline, promotion, succession planning, termination and post-employment obligations. Hugh deals with employment issues arising out of restructuring of the workplace as a result of corporate transactions and trans-border employment issues.
Hugh is co-chair of the Advisory Board of a Centre for the study of Labour and Employment Law at the Faculty of Law, Queen’s University, the only such Centre in Canada.
Hugh has lectured at the Law Society of Upper Canada, instructed at its Bar Admission Course, and lectured at the Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates’ Society, the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario, the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association, and various universities across Canada, including the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University.
Hugh's approach to employment cases
Hugh Christie is the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. He provides commercial and public sector clients with advice on all elements of employment law, from pre-hiring through recruitment, drafting agreements, benefit plans and policies, discipline, promotion, succession planning, termination and post-employment obligations. Hugh deals with employment issues arising out of…
Clients Hugh works with
Hugh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Hugh's state bar admissions
Ontario, Canada
ACTIVE
United Kingdom, Engl
1989 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Hugh A. Christie
Hugh has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global Guide (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2026).
Locations
Hugh A. Christie's office in Toronto
Hugh's primary office is at 220 Bay Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Hugh A. Christie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Hugh usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Hugh charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hugh'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; Hugh 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 Hugh
Hugh 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. Hugh confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Hugh'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 Hugh A. Christie
How much does it cost to hire Hugh for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Hugh walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Hugh offer a free consultation?
Hugh charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hugh's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Hugh'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. Hugh gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Hugh take my case if I'm outside the area?
Hugh evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Hugh'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 Hugh?
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. Hugh will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Hugh accepting new employment clients right now?
Hugh's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.