Shahen A. Alexanian, Employment Attorney in the United States

Shahen concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shahen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• General

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Shahen's primary office is at 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON, M5X 1B8. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shahen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Shahen 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Shahen for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shahen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Shahen offer a free consultation?

  Shahen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shahen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Shahen'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. Shahen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Shahen take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Shahen evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Shahen'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 Shahen?

  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. Shahen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Shahen accepting new employment clients right now?

  Shahen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.