Tamara Farber, Environmental Attorney in the United States
Over 31 years of legal practice
Practicing environmental since 1995.
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Tamara Farber is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Environmental. Tamara has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Environmental
- Handles Environmental matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
About Tamara Farber: Tamara Farber is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Environmental. Tamara has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Tamara's practice areas in the U.S.
Tamara concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tamara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases nationwide
Tamara takes environmental 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 Tamara agrees to represent you.
Biography
Tamara Farber, environmental attorney serving the U.S.
Tamara Farber is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Environmental. Tamara has over 31 years of legal experience. Tamara works from the U.S. and takes on environmental matters across the region.
Tamara Farber is a partner in the Toronto office of Miller Thomson practicing exclusively in environmental matters. She provides expertise on real estate and business transactions involving brownfield redevelopment and contaminated land sale and acquisition including investigating contaminated lands, environmental due diligence, audits, property remediation, site decommissioning, waste management, environmental compliance matters, environmental risk management, representations, warranties, indemnities, and interactions with environmental regulators. On civil claims, Tamara acts on various matters including contaminated land migration claims, spills, consultant negligence, remedial option and cost disputes, director and officer liability in relation to environmental liabilities, and environmental issues in insolvency matters.
Tamara is adept at translating complex technical reports into business risk language. Her background in environmental sciences enables efficient and effective coordination with environmental consulting professionals in transactions or as experts in litigation.
Tamara has acted for private and public companies, condominium corporations, REITs, investment groups, individuals, and municipal and provincial governments. She has appeared before the provincial and federal courts and the Environmental Review Tribunal / Ontario Land Tribunal. She has written and presented numerous papers on provincial and federal environmental issues including brownfield redevelopment, environmental insurance, directors’ and officers’ liabilities in environmental cases, environmental compliance approvals, expert retainers, transactional advice, cross-border environmental issues, condominium redevelopment of contaminated lands, and other topics.
Tamara is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She has been recognized on The Best Lawyers in Canada list for environmental lawyers, Chambers Canada, The Lexpert American Lawyer Guide to the leading 500 Lawyers in Canada and is a former recipient of “Canada’s Top 40 lawyers under 40” by Lexpert Magazine.
How Tamara handles environmental matters
Tamara Farber is a partner in the Toronto office of Miller Thomson practicing exclusively in environmental matters. She provides expertise on real estate and business transactions involving brownfield redevelopment and contaminated land sale and acquisition including investigating contaminated lands, environmental due diligence, audits, property remediation, site decommissioning, waste…
Who Tamara represents
Tamara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Tamara's state bar admissions
Ontario
1995 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Tamara's legal honors and published work
Tamara has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
Locations
Tamara Farber's office in Toronto
Tamara's primary office is at 40 King Street West, Suite 6600, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Tamara Farber — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tamara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tamara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara'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; Tamara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Tamara
Tamara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Tamara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tamara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tamara Farber
How much does it cost to hire Tamara for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tamara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tamara offer a free consultation?
Tamara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tamara's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Tamara's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in this state typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Tamara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tamara take my case if I'm outside the area?
Tamara evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Tamara'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 Tamara?
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. Tamara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tamara accepting new environmental clients right now?
Tamara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.