Shantona Chaudhury, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and General
Practicing appellate since 2007.
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Shantona Chaudhury is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Shantona has over 19 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · General
- Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada) (2026).
About Shantona Chaudhury: Shantona Chaudhury is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Shantona has over 19 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Shantona's practice areas in the U.S.
Shantona concentrates on appellate, business, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shantona handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Business
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General
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Government
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Litigation
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Appellate cases nationwide
Shantona takes appellate 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 Shantona agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Shantona 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 Shantona agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Shantona 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 Shantona agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Shantona takes government 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 Shantona agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Shantona 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 Shantona agrees to represent you.
Biography
Shantona Chaudhury, appellate attorney serving the U.S.
Shantona Chaudhury is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Shantona has over 19 years of legal experience. Shantona works from the U.S. and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Shantona co-founded Pape Chaudhury in 2018. She represents both individual and institutional clients in civil and commercial disputes. Her practice includes commercial litigation, class actions, torts, professional discipline, professional negligence, administrative, constitutional, and public international law. Shantona has considerable expertise in appeals: she has been counsel in over 30 cases at the Ontario Court of Appeal and has successfully argued at the Supreme Court of Canada. She also appears before the Superior Court, the Federal Court, and administrative tribunals.
Shantona’s proficiency is recognized by the profession: she is ranked in the Chambers Guide to Canada’s Leading lawyers, the Canadian Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation. Lexpert named her a ‘Rising Star’ in 2017, and she named to Benchmark Litigation’s ‘Under 40 Hot List’ in 2018 and 2019. Shantona’s skills are also recognized by the courts; she has been appointed amicus curiae by both the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Canada.
Shantona is the co-Executive Director of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute, a national non-profit organization offering advocacy training to counsel appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada. She is a former law clerk to the Hon. Ian Binnie, C.C., Q.C. Shantona is fluently bilingual in English and French and was called to the Bar in both Ontario and Québec in 2007. She obtained her B.C.L. (Master’s in Law) from the University of Oxford; a B.C.L./LL.B. from McGill University; and her M.A. & B.A.H. from Queen’s University. Prior to starting practice, she trained as a Middle Temple Fox Scholar pupil barrister in London, interned at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, interned at the Parliament of Canada, and worked in the music industry.
Shantona's approach to appellate cases
Shantona co-founded Pape Chaudhury in 2018. She represents both individual and institutional clients in civil and commercial disputes. Her practice includes commercial litigation, class actions, torts, professional discipline, professional negligence, administrative, constitutional, and public international law. Shantona has considerable expertise in appeals: she has been counsel in over 30 cases…
Clients Shantona works with
Shantona reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Shantona studied and practices
University of Oxford
— · 2009
McGill University
LL.B. · 2005
Queen’s University
M.A. · 2001
Jurisdictions
Shantona's state bar admissions
Quebec
2007 · ACTIVE
Ontario
2007 · ACTIVE
Shantona studied at — in University of Oxford, LL.B. in McGill University, and M.A. in Queen’s University.
Law school and academic background
Shantona completed — in University of Oxford, LL.B. in McGill University, and M.A. in Queen’s University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shantona runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Shantona's legal honors and published work
Shantona has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Toronto (Canada) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026).
Locations
Shantona Chaudhury's office in Toronto
Shantona's primary office is at 150 York Street, Suite 1701, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Shantona Chaudhury — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shantona usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shantona charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shantona'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; Shantona will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Shantona
Shantona discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Shantona confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shantona's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shantona Chaudhury
How much does it cost to hire Shantona for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shantona walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shantona offer a free consultation?
Shantona charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shantona's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Shantona's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in this state typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Shantona gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shantona take my case if I'm outside the area?
Shantona evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Shantona'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 Shantona?
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. Shantona will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shantona accepting new appellate clients right now?
Shantona's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.