Tony Lafazanis, Insurance Attorney in the United States
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
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Practicing insurance since 1983.
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Tony Lafazanis is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tony has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tony Lafazanis.
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- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 43 years
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- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Tony Lafazanis: Tony Lafazanis is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tony has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tony Lafazanis.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Tony Lafazanis
Tony concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tony handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases nationwide
Tony takes insurance 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 Tony agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Tony takes personal injury 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 Tony agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Tony Lafazanis — Over 43 years of the U.S. insurance experience
Tony Lafazanis is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tony has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tony Lafazanis.
Tony Lafazanis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance litigation, disability insurance defense. Tony has been licensed for 43 years. Tony practices at Tony Lafazanis in Toronto, ON.
How Tony handles insurance matters
Tony Lafazanis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance litigation, disability insurance defense. Tony has been licensed for 43 years. Tony practices at Tony Lafazanis in Toronto, ON.
Who Tony represents
Tony reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Tony Lafazanis's legal education and bar admissions
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Tony's state bar admissions
Ontario
1983 · ACTIVE
Tony studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School.
Law school and academic background
Tony completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tony runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Tony Lafazanis's office in Toronto
Tony's primary office is at 1250-180 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Tony Lafazanis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tony usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tony charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tony'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; Tony will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Tony
Tony discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Tony confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tony's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tony Lafazanis
How much does it cost to hire Tony for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tony walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tony offer a free consultation?
Tony charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tony's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Tony's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Tony gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tony take my case if I'm outside the area?
Tony evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Tony'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 Tony?
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. Tony will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tony accepting new insurance clients right now?
Tony's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.