Risa M. Kirshblum, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
PartneratLenczner Slaght
Practicing business since 1996.
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Risa M. Kirshblum is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Risa has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lenczner Slaght.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Risa M. Kirshblum: Risa M. Kirshblum is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Risa has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lenczner Slaght.
Areas of practice
Risa's practice areas in the U.S.
Risa concentrates on business, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Risa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Litigation
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Business cases nationwide
Risa 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 Risa agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Risa 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 Risa agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Risa 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 Risa agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Risa takes litigation 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 Risa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Risa M. Kirshblum, business attorney serving the U.S.
Risa M. Kirshblum is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Risa has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lenczner Slaght. Risa works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Risa M. Kirshblum is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment, professional liability and regulation. Risa M. received a degree from University of Toronto in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years. Risa M. practices at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, ON.
Working with Risa on a business matter
Risa M. Kirshblum is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment, professional liability and regulation. Risa M. received a degree from University of Toronto in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years. Risa M. practices at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, ON.
Who Risa represents
Risa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Risa studied and practices
Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario
LL.B. · 1994
University of Toronto
B.Sc. University · 1989
Jurisdictions
Risa's state bar admissions
Ontario
1996 · ACTIVE
Risa studied at LL.B. in Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario and B.Sc. University in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Risa completed LL.B. in Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario and B.Sc. University in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Risa runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Risa's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Activities The Advocates' Society Canadian Bar Association Ontario Bar Association
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Locations
Risa M. Kirshblum's office in Toronto
Risa's primary office is at 130 Adelaide St W, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON, M5H 3P5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Risa M. Kirshblum — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Risa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Risa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Risa'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; Risa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Risa
Risa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Risa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Risa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Risa M. Kirshblum
How much does it cost to hire Risa for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Risa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Risa offer a free consultation?
Risa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Risa's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Risa's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Risa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Risa take my case if I'm outside the area?
Risa evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Risa'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 Risa?
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. Risa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Risa accepting new business clients right now?
Risa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.