Adam Kline, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Business, M&A, and Securities
Practicing business since 2005.
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Adam Kline is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Adam has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Business · M&A · Securities
- Handles Business, M&A, and Securities matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
About Adam Kline: Adam Kline is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Adam has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Adam's practice areas in the U.S.
Adam concentrates on business, m&a, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Adam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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M&A
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Securities
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Business cases nationwide
Adam 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 Adam agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Adam takes m&a 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 Adam agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Adam takes securities 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 Adam agrees to represent you.
Biography
Adam Kline, business attorney serving the U.S.
Adam Kline is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities. Adam has over 21 years of legal experience. Adam works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Adam Kline is a partner in the Business Law Group at Miller Thomson in the Toronto office. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of securities, corporate finance, public and private mergers and acquisitions.
Adam has considerable experience advising both bidders and targets in hostile and negotiated merger & acquisition transactions. He has advised underwriters and issuers on numerous financing transactions, including IPOs, bought deals, private placements and rights offerings, in a variety of sectors including, media, telecommunications, technology, real estate (including REITs), diversified products, retail, and financial services. In addition to Adam’s transactional practice, he regularly advises clients on corporate governance, securities regulatory compliance matters, general corporate, and securities law matters.
He has also been very active in Canada’s emerging market for both cannabis and blockchain issuers.
Prior to joining Miller Thomson, Adam practiced at a major Canadian law firm where he developed a significant expertise in the areas of M&A, securities, and REITs.
How Adam handles business matters
Adam Kline is a partner in the Business Law Group at Miller Thomson in the Toronto office. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of securities, corporate finance, public and private mergers and acquisitions. Adam has considerable experience advising both bidders and targets in hostile and negotiated merger & acquisition transactions. He has advised underwriters and issuers on numerous…
Who Adam represents
Adam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, m&a, and securities matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Adam studied and practices
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 2004
University of Western Ontario
B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Adam's state bar admissions
Ontario, Ontario Bar
2005 · ACTIVE
Adam studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. in University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Adam completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. in University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Adam runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Adam's legal honors and published work
Adam has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026).
Locations
Adam Kline's office in Toronto
Adam'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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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Adam Kline — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Adam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Adam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam'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; Adam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Adam
Adam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Adam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Adam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Adam Kline
How much does it cost to hire Adam for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Adam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Adam offer a free consultation?
Adam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Adam's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Adam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Adam take my case if I'm outside the area?
Adam evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Adam'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 Adam?
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. Adam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Adam accepting new business clients right now?
Adam's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.