Arthur Fish, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Family Law, and General · 4.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Partner
Practicing business since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Arthur Fish is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Arthur has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Business · Family Law · General
- Handles Business, Family Law, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Arthur Fish: Arthur Fish is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Arthur has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Arthur Fish
Arthur concentrates on business, family law, general, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Arthur handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Arthur 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 Arthur agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases nationwide
Arthur takes family law 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 Arthur agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Arthur 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 Arthur agrees to represent you.
Tax cases nationwide
Arthur takes tax 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 Arthur agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases nationwide
Arthur takes trusts 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 Arthur agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Arthur Fish — Over 41 years of the U.S. business experience
Arthur Fish is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Arthur has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Arthur Fish is a lawyer practicing corporate finance and securities, estates and trusts, tax and 2 other areas of law. Arthur received a degree from University of Toronto, Faculty of Law in 1993, and has been licensed for 41 years. Arthur practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
Arthur's approach to business cases
Arthur Fish is a lawyer practicing corporate finance and securities, estates and trusts, tax and 2 other areas of law. Arthur received a degree from University of Toronto, Faculty of Law in 1993, and has been licensed for 41 years. Arthur practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Arthur takes
Arthur reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Arthur Fish's legal education and bar admissions
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. Oxford · 1983
University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
Doctorate · 1993
Jurisdictions
Arthur's state bar admissions
Ontario
1985 · ACTIVE
Arthur studied at LL.B. Oxford in Osgoode Hall Law School and Doctorate in University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.
Law school and academic background
Arthur completed LL.B. Oxford in Osgoode Hall Law School and Doctorate in University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Arthur runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Arthur Fish
Arthur has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Arthur's professional memberships and bar associations
Community Involvement • Former Member of Ontario's Consent and Capacity Board
membership
• Former Chair of the Ontario Mental Health Foundation, Member of the Joint Centre for Bioethics at University of Toronto, Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto
membership
• Legal fellow, 1990-91 to the Competency Clinic of the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and in-house counsel for the year 1994-95
membership
• Co-author of a book on mental competency assessment, When the Mind Fails, University of Toronto Press, 1994
membership
The book is widely used as a teaching text in hospitals and other health care settings
membership
Locations
Arthur Fish's office in Toronto
Arthur's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400, Toronto, ON, M5H 4E3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400
Toronto, ON M5H 4E3
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Client reviews of Arthur Fish — 4.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Arthur. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Arthur Fish — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Arthur usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Arthur charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arthur'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; Arthur 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 Arthur
Arthur 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. Arthur confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Arthur'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 Arthur Fish
How much does it cost to hire Arthur for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Arthur walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Arthur offer a free consultation?
Arthur charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Arthur's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Arthur'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. Arthur gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Arthur take my case if I'm outside the area?
Arthur evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Arthur'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 Arthur?
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. Arthur will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Arthur accepting new business clients right now?
Arthur's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.