Chris Hersh, General Attorney in the United States
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Chris Hersh is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General.
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- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
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- General
- Handles General matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law (2026).
About Chris Hersh: Chris Hersh is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chris takes on
Chris concentrates on general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases nationwide
Chris 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 Chris agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chris Hersh — general lawyer in the U.S.
Chris Hersh is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General.
Chris Hersh is a business law partner based in Toronto and the Canadian head of our antitrust and competition practice. Chris provides strategic counsel to clients on all aspects of competition law, including mergers and acquisitions, criminal matters, abuse of dominance, marketing and advertising, as well as pricing and distribution issues.
He also regularly works with international clients to obtain approvals under the "net benefit," national security and cultural sector review provisions of the Investment Canada Act. In addition to his transactional and regulatory practice, Chris has an active competition litigation practice and acts for clients involved in matters before the Competition Tribunal, trans-border criminal investigations/prosecutions, as well as price-fixing class actions.
In addition to his practice, Chris regularly writes and speaks in Canada and abroad on all aspects of competition. Chris has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario Law School and as a guest lecturer at the Osgoode Hall Law School LL.M. and Queen's University economics program. Additionally, Chris is active in the CBA Competition Law Section (having chaired the Competition Litigation and Legislative Policy committees), the ABA Antitrust Section and the IBA Competition (having been the Canadian representative to the International Bar Association's working group on European private enforcement of competition law and co-chair of the Private Enforcement Working Group).
Chris's approach to general cases
Chris Hersh is a business law partner based in Toronto and the Canadian head of our antitrust and competition practice. Chris provides strategic counsel to clients on all aspects of competition law, including mergers and acquisitions, criminal matters, abuse of dominance, marketing and advertising, as well as pricing and distribution issues. He also regularly works with international clients to…
Clients Chris works with
Chris reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Chris has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Competition / Antitrust Law (2026).
Locations
Chris Hersh's office in Toronto
Chris's primary office is at 222 Bay Street, Suite 3000, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Chris Hersh — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chris charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris'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; Chris will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Chris
Chris discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Chris confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chris's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chris Hersh
How much does it cost to hire Chris for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chris offer a free consultation?
Chris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Chris's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in this state typically take?
Simple general 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. Chris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chris take my case if I'm outside the area?
Chris evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Chris'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 Chris?
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. Chris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chris accepting new general clients right now?
Chris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.