Roy C. Filion Q.C., Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 56 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Founder
Practicing employment since 1970.
- 56+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Roy C. Filion Q.C. is a founder based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Roy has over 56 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 56 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 56 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Roy C. Filion Q.C.: Roy C. Filion Q.C. is a founder based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Roy has over 56 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Roy C. Filion Q.C.
Roy concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Roy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Roy 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 Roy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Roy C. Filion Q.C. — Over 56 years of the U.S. employment experience
Roy C. Filion Q.C. is a founder based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Roy has over 56 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Executive Summary
Roy is the firm’s senior partner and one of its founders. He has practised exclusively in the area of labour and employment law for his entire career.
As one of most highly-ranked management-side labour and employment lawyers in Canada, Roy continues to be a principal point of contact for major clients with major matters.
Roy has extensive experience representing employers before the courts, federal and provincial labour boards, arbitration boards, and other administrative tribunals. He also has extensive experience in collective bargaining, mediation and all forms of dispute resolution.
Roy is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada (now the Law Society of Ontario). He is also one of a select group of Canadian lawyers inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and as a Fellow of the American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Throughout his career, Roy has authored or co-authored many articles, papers and other publications, and he has made numerous presentations on labour and employment law topics.
Memberships and Professional Affiliations
• Queen's Counsel
• Law Society of Ontario, Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation
• The Advocates' Society
• Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
• American College of Labour and Employment Lawyers
• American College of Trial Lawyers
Roy's approach to employment cases
Executive Summary Roy is the firm’s senior partner and one of its founders. He has practised exclusively in the area of labour and employment law for his entire career. As one of most highly-ranked management-side labour and employment lawyers in Canada, Roy continues to be a principal point of contact for major clients with major matters. Roy has extensive experience representing employers…
Clients Roy works with
Roy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Roy C. Filion Q.C.'s legal education and bar admissions
Osgoode Hall LL.B.
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University of Toronto B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Roy's state bar admissions
Appointed Queen's Co
1985 · ACTIVE
Ontario
1970 · ACTIVE
Roy studied at — in Osgoode Hall LL.B. and — in University of Toronto B.A..
Law school and academic background
Roy completed — in Osgoode Hall LL.B. and — in University of Toronto B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Roy runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Roy C. Filion Q.C.
Roy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Roy's professional memberships and bar associations
American College of Trial Lawyers
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Locations
Roy C. Filion Q.C.'s office in Toronto
Roy's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, ON, M5H 2R2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Roy C. Filion Q.C. — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Roy. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Roy C. Filion Q.C. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Roy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Roy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roy'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; Roy 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 Roy
Roy 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. Roy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Roy'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 Roy C. Filion Q.C.
How much does it cost to hire Roy for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Roy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Roy offer a free consultation?
Roy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roy's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Roy'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. Roy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Roy take my case if I'm outside the area?
Roy evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Roy'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 Roy?
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. Roy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Roy accepting new employment clients right now?
Roy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.