Brandon D. Tigchelaar, Bankruptcy Attorney in the United States
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Employment
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Practicing bankruptcy since 2005.
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Brandon D. Tigchelaar is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Employment. Brandon has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Employment
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Employment matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brandon D. Tigchelaar: Brandon D. Tigchelaar is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Employment. Brandon has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brandon takes on
Brandon concentrates on bankruptcy, business, employment, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brandon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Business
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Employment
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General
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M&A
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Bankruptcy cases nationwide
Brandon takes bankruptcy 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 Brandon agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Brandon 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 Brandon agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Brandon 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 Brandon agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Brandon 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 Brandon agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Brandon 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 Brandon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Brandon D. Tigchelaar — bankruptcy lawyer in the U.S.
Brandon D. Tigchelaar is a member based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Employment. Brandon has over 21 years of legal experience.
Brandon D. Tigchelaar is a lawyer practicing business acquisitions and dispositions, debt and equity financings, employment and regulated professions and 2 other areas of law. Brandon D. received a degree from Brock University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Brandon D. practices at Beard Winter LLP in Toronto, ON.
Brandon's approach to bankruptcy cases
Brandon D. Tigchelaar is a lawyer practicing business acquisitions and dispositions, debt and equity financings, employment and regulated professions and 2 other areas of law. Brandon D. received a degree from Brock University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Brandon D. practices at Beard Winter LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Brandon takes
Brandon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of New Brunswick
LL.B. · 2004
Brock University
B.Sc. Brock · 2001
Jurisdictions
Brandon's state bar admissions
Ontario
2008 · ACTIVE
Alberta
2005 · ACTIVE
Brandon studied at LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.Sc. Brock in Brock University.
Law school and academic background
Brandon completed LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.Sc. Brock in Brock University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brandon runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brandon D. Tigchelaar's office in Toronto
Brandon's primary office is at 130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 701, Toronto, ON, M5H 2K4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Brandon D. Tigchelaar — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brandon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brandon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brandon'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; Brandon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy 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 Brandon
Brandon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy 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. Brandon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brandon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brandon D. Tigchelaar
How much does it cost to hire Brandon for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brandon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brandon offer a free consultation?
Brandon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brandon's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Brandon's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in this state typically take?
Simple bankruptcy 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. Brandon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brandon take my case if I'm outside the area?
Brandon evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Brandon'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 Brandon?
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. Brandon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brandon accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Brandon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.