Christopher Reain, Construction Attorney in the United States
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Construction and Insurance
Practicing construction since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 2
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Christopher Reain is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Construction and Insurance. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Construction · Insurance
- Handles Construction and Insurance matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Christopher Reain: Christopher Reain is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Construction and Insurance. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on construction and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases nationwide
Christopher takes construction 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Christopher takes insurance 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher Reain — construction lawyer in the U.S.
Christopher Reain is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Construction and Insurance. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience.
Christopher Reain is a Partner and a Member of Alexander Holburn's Business Disputes and Insurance Practice Groups.
Chris’s broad business litigation practice includes the areas of insurance, construction, professional liability, product liability and environmental matters. He is routinely retained on behalf of business and property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and insurers to provide advice and guidance with respect to large, complex disputes.
Chris primarily assists clients on matters which involve complex technical issues relating to:
- Construction projects;
- The manufacture of products, machinery and equipment; and
- Environmental contamination and remediation.
Chris is also regularly called upon by insurers for guidance relating to coverage matters on all manner of insurance policies including CGL, D+O, E+O, All-risks, Wrap-up, and Course of Construction policies.
Chris’s approach to matters involves him quickly and efficiently getting to the crux of a dispute, which allows for the development of creative and effective resolution strategies at an early stage but, when necessary, Chris’s extensive litigation experience allows him to effectively advocate his clients’ case at trials, arbitrations, and other court proceedings.
Christopher's approach to construction cases
Christopher Reain is a Partner and a Member of Alexander Holburn's Business Disputes and Insurance Practice Groups. Chris’s broad business litigation practice includes the areas of insurance, construction, professional liability, product liability and environmental matters. He is routinely retained on behalf of business and property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Saskatchewan
— · 1998
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Alberta, Law Society
2011 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Law Society
2000 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at — in University of Saskatchewan.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed — in University of Saskatchewan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Christopher has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Christopher Reain in the U.S.
Christopher's primary office is at 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 Christopher Reain — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher'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; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Reain
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in this state typically take?
Simple construction 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. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside the area?
Christopher evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Christopher'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 Christopher?
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. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new construction clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.