Amanda P. Cohen, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 8 years of legal practice
Practicing employment since 2018.
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- Years practicing
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Amanda P. Cohen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Amanda has over 8 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 8 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Amanda P. Cohen: Amanda P. Cohen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Amanda has over 8 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Amanda takes on
Amanda concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Amanda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Amanda takes employment 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 Amanda agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Amanda P. Cohen — employment lawyer in the U.S.
Amanda P. Cohen is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Amanda has over 8 years of legal experience.
Amanda Cohen is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour, employment and human rights issues.
Since joining the firm as an associate, Amanda has devoted significant time advising and representing clients on matters arising in unionized workplaces, and has developed particular expertise in the healthcare and municipal sectors. Amanda provides strategic advice and representation with respect to rights arbitrations, collective bargaining and human rights issues, and she regularly represents employers in interest arbitrations. She also negotiates reasonable settlements of wrongful dismissals on behalf of hospitals, municipalities, financial-sector clients and private companies and she is a frequent speaker on human resources law, particularly with respect to current developments, human rights issues and legislative changes.
Amanda received her Juris Doctor from Queen's University. Before attending law school, Amanda received a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours with Distinction) from the University of Guelph. Amanda summered and articled with the firm before returning as an associate in 2018.
Working with Amanda on a employment matter
Amanda Cohen is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour, employment and human rights issues. Since joining the firm as an associate, Amanda has devoted significant time advising and representing clients on matters arising in unionized…
Clients Amanda works with
Amanda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Queen’s University
J.D.
University of Guelph
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Jurisdictions
Amanda's state bar admissions
Ontario
2018 · ACTIVE
Amanda studied at J.D. in Queen’s University and — in University of Guelph.
Law school and academic background
Amanda completed J.D. in Queen’s University and — in University of Guelph. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Amanda runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Amanda has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
Locations
Amanda P. Cohen's office in Toronto
Amanda's primary office is at 77 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Amanda P. Cohen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Amanda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Amanda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amanda'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; Amanda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Amanda
Amanda 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Amanda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Amanda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Amanda P. Cohen
How much does it cost to hire Amanda for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Amanda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Amanda offer a free consultation?
Amanda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amanda's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Amanda'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. Amanda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Amanda take my case if I'm outside the area?
Amanda evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Amanda'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 Amanda?
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. Amanda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Amanda accepting new employment clients right now?
Amanda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.