Bryan R.G. Smith, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on ADR and Family Law
Practicing adr since 1989.
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Bryan R.G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Bryan has over 37 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- ADR · Family Law
- Handles ADR and Family Law matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Bryan R.G. Smith: Bryan R.G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Bryan has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Bryan takes on
Bryan concentrates on adr and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases nationwide
Bryan takes adr 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 Bryan agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases nationwide
Bryan 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 Bryan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Bryan R.G. Smith — adr lawyer in the U.S.
Bryan R.G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Bryan has over 37 years of legal experience.
Bryan has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law. He is a past instructor in the Family Law Section of the Bar Admission course and has contributed to numerous seminars, lectures, and written articles for the Law Society, Osgoode Hall Law School Continuing Education, the Canadian Institute, and the Ontario Bar Association in the field of family law.
Bryan's practice is restricted to family law, including negotiation and preparation of complex financial agreements and settlements, and attendance as counsel in courts for conferences, motions, trials, appeals and contested private arbitrations with respect to all facets of family law cases, including custody, access, support and property issues. Bryan has significant experience with complicated financial transactions relating to corporations and business structures, as well as income tax and pension issues, and valuation issues.
Bryan has completed the Ministry of the Attorney General's required training for Arbitrators and is retained by other family law lawyers to mediate and arbitrate cases for their clients.
Bryan has a distinguished lawyer rating from Martindale Hubbell Canada and is listed in the Best Lawyers.com directory. He is also listed as "Repeatedly recommended" in the "Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory."
Working with Bryan on a adr matter
Bryan has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Family Law. He is a past instructor in the Family Law Section of the Bar Admission course and has contributed to numerous seminars, lectures, and written articles for the Law Society, Osgoode Hall Law School Continuing Education, the Canadian Institute, and the Ontario Bar Association in the field of family law.…
Clients Bryan works with
Bryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and family law matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Bryan's state bar admissions
Ontario
1989 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Bryan has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026).
Locations
Bryan R.G. Smith's office in Toronto
Bryan's primary office is at 225 King Street West, Suite 1600, 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 Bryan R.G. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bryan'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; Bryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Bryan
Bryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Bryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bryan R.G. Smith
How much does it cost to hire Bryan for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bryan offer a free consultation?
Bryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bryan's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Bryan's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Bryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bryan take my case if I'm outside the area?
Bryan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Bryan'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 Bryan?
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. Bryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bryan accepting new adr clients right now?
Bryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.