Maria Giagilitsis, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General
CounselatFasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Practicing civil rights since 2002.
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Maria Giagilitsis is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Maria has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
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- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 24 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Maria Giagilitsis: Maria Giagilitsis is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Maria has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Maria Giagilitsis
Maria concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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General
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Workers Comp
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
Maria takes civil rights 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases nationwide
Maria takes workers comp 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Maria Giagilitsis — Over 24 years of the U.S. civil rights experience
Maria Giagilitsis is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Maria has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
Maria Giagilitsis is a lawyer practicing labour, employment and human rights, collective bargaining, employment equity and 7 other areas of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Maria practices at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Toronto, ON.
Maria's approach to civil rights cases
Maria Giagilitsis is a lawyer practicing labour, employment and human rights, collective bargaining, employment equity and 7 other areas of law. Maria received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Maria practices at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Toronto, ON.
Clients Maria works with
Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Maria Giagilitsis's legal education and bar admissions
University of Western Ontario
LL.B. Hons. · 2001
University of Western Ontario
B.A. Hons. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Maria's state bar admissions
Ontario
2002 · ACTIVE
Maria studied at LL.B. Hons. in University of Western Ontario and B.A. Hons. in University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Maria completed LL.B. Hons. in University of Western Ontario and B.A. Hons. in University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Maria Giagilitsis's office in Toronto
Maria's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON, M5H 2T6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400
Toronto, ON M5H 2T6
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How to hire Maria Giagilitsis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria'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; Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Maria
Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maria Giagilitsis
How much does it cost to hire Maria for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maria offer a free consultation?
Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Maria's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maria take my case if I'm outside the area?
Maria evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Maria'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 Maria?
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. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maria accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.