Margaret Gavins, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and General
CounselatMcCarthy Tétrault LLP
Practicing employment since 1994.
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Margaret Gavins is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Margaret has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
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- Toronto, ON
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- Employment · General
- Handles Employment and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Margaret Gavins: Margaret Gavins is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Margaret has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP.
Areas of practice
Margaret's practice areas in the U.S.
Margaret concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Margaret handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Margaret 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 Margaret agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Margaret 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 Margaret agrees to represent you.
Biography
Margaret Gavins, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Margaret Gavins is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Margaret has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. Margaret works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Margaret Gavins is a lawyer practicing employment, labour. Margaret received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years. Margaret practices at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Margaret handles employment matters
Margaret Gavins is a lawyer practicing employment, labour. Margaret received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years. Margaret practices at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Margaret represents
Margaret reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Margaret studied and practices
University of Toronto
LL.B. Hons. · 1992
University of Toronto
B.A. Hons. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Margaret's state bar admissions
Ontario
1994 · ACTIVE
Margaret studied at LL.B. Hons. in University of Toronto and B.A. Hons. in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Margaret completed LL.B. Hons. in University of Toronto and B.A. Hons. in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Margaret runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Margaret Gavins's office in Toronto
Margaret's primary office is at Suite 5300, TD Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street, Toronto, ON, M5K 1E6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Suite 5300, TD Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street
Toronto, ON M5K 1E6
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How to hire Margaret Gavins — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Margaret usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Margaret charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret'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; Margaret 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 Margaret
Margaret 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. Margaret confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Margaret'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 Margaret Gavins
How much does it cost to hire Margaret for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Margaret walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Margaret offer a free consultation?
Margaret charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margaret's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Margaret'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. Margaret gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Margaret take my case if I'm outside the area?
Margaret evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Margaret'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 Margaret?
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. Margaret will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Margaret accepting new employment clients right now?
Margaret's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.