Carrie Smit, Business Attorney in the United States

Carrie concentrates on business, securities, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carrie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Securities

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• Tax

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Carrie's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400, Toronto, ON, M5H 2S7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carrie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Carrie 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Carrie for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carrie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Carrie offer a free consultation?

  Carrie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carrie's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Carrie'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. Carrie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Carrie take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Carrie evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Carrie'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 Carrie?

  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. Carrie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Carrie accepting new business clients right now?

  Carrie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.