Andrew Lokan, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Employment, and General
Practicing appellate since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Andrew Lokan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Andrew has over 35 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Employment · General
- Handles Appellate, Employment, and General matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026).
About Andrew Lokan: Andrew Lokan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Andrew has over 35 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Andrew takes on
Andrew concentrates on appellate, employment, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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General
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Appellate cases nationwide
Andrew 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 Andrew agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Andrew 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 Andrew agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Andrew 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 Andrew agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Andrew 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 Andrew agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Andrew 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 Andrew agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Andrew Lokan — appellate lawyer in the U.S.
Andrew Lokan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and General. Andrew has over 35 years of legal experience.
Andrew practices in the areas of constitutional law, appeals, administrative law, labour and employment law, and pension litigation. He clerked for Madam Justice (now Chief Justice) Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1989-90.
Prior to joining Paliare Roland, he worked at a national law firm, and taught law at Ottawa University and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He has appeared in more than 20 cases before the Supreme Court of Canada, and regularly appears before a wide range of other courts and tribunals. He has published widely on subjects relating to public law, and is a frequent speaker on these subjects at seminars and conferences. Since 1992 he has acted as Special Counsel to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association on a pro bono basis, and since 1998 he has been an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he teaches constitutional litigation.
Andrew's approach to appellate cases
Andrew practices in the areas of constitutional law, appeals, administrative law, labour and employment law, and pension litigation. He clerked for Madam Justice (now Chief Justice) Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada in 1989-90. Prior to joining Paliare Roland, he worked at a national law firm, and taught law at Ottawa University and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He…
The kind of cases Andrew takes
Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Andrew's state bar admissions
Ontario
1991 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Andrew has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
2026
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 — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026). 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 — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
Locations
Andrew Lokan's office in Toronto
Andrew's primary office is at 155 Wellington Street West, 35th Floor, 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 Andrew Lokan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew'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; Andrew 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 Andrew
Andrew 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. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrew'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 Andrew Lokan
How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrew offer a free consultation?
Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew'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. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside the area?
Andrew evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Andrew'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 Andrew?
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. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrew accepting new appellate clients right now?
Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.