Brian McCutcheon, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Real Estate
LawyeratHimelfarb Proszanski
Practicing business since 1997.
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Brian McCutcheon is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Brian has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
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- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 29 years
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- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brian McCutcheon: Brian McCutcheon is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Brian has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brian McCutcheon
Brian concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases nationwide
Brian 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 Brian agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases nationwide
Brian takes real estate 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 Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brian McCutcheon — Over 29 years of the U.S. business experience
Brian McCutcheon is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Brian has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
Brian McCutcheon is principally engaged in the practice of real estate and commercial law. Mr. McCutcheon has a wealth of experience in real property transactions. Mr. McCutcheon’s practice is primarily focused on representing financial institutions in connection with financing and secured transactions, including the investigation and review of due diligence materials, as well as the registration of mortgage and PPSA security. Mr. McCutcheon is also regularly retained by various financial institutions and governments in connection with the registration and perfecting of security for leasehold mortgagees.
Mr. McCutcheon has represented clients in transactions involving hotels/motels, construction loans, gas stations, large commercial office buildings and transactions of a general commercial nature, including commercial and industrial buildings, and the purchase, sale and financing of resort properties. Mr. McCutcheon’s civil engineering background has enabled him to advise clients regarding environmental issues such as underground fuel tanks and asbestos as they relate to mortgage security. Mr. McCutcheon has provided seminars to clients covering a wide range of topics including title fraud issues and privacy matters.
Mr. McCutcheon is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association and has served as an advisor to various community groups, including local and national not-for-profit and registered charitable organizations. Mr. McCutcheon has adjudicated commercial regulatory and licensing matters as a Vice-Chair of the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal of Ontario.
Mr. McCutcheon earned his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1995 was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997. He has a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo.
How Brian handles business matters
Brian McCutcheon is principally engaged in the practice of real estate and commercial law. Mr. McCutcheon has a wealth of experience in real property transactions. Mr. McCutcheon’s practice is primarily focused on representing financial institutions in connection with financing and secured transactions, including the investigation and review of due diligence materials, as well as the registration…
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in the United States.
Credentials
Brian McCutcheon's legal education and bar admissions
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 1995
University of Waterloo
BASc. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Ontario
1997 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and BASc. in University of Waterloo.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and BASc. in University of Waterloo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Brian's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association
membership
Locations
Brian McCutcheon's office in Toronto
Brian's primary office is at 480 University Ave., Suite 1401, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Himelfarb Proszanski
480 University Ave., Suite 1401
Toronto, ON M5G 1V2
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How to hire Brian McCutcheon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian'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; Brian 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 Brian
Brian 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. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian'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 Brian McCutcheon
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brian'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. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside the area?
Brian evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Brian'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 Brian?
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. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new business clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.