Colin Ground, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and Entertainment
Partner
Practicing business since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
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Colin Ground is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Entertainment. Colin has over 25 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Business · Energy · Entertainment
- Handles Business, Energy, and Entertainment matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Colin Ground: Colin Ground is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Entertainment. Colin has over 25 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Colin's practice areas in the U.S.
Colin concentrates on business, energy, entertainment, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Entertainment
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M&A
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Business cases nationwide
Colin 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 Colin agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
Colin takes energy 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 Colin agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Colin takes entertainment 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 Colin agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Colin 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 Colin agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Colin takes m&a 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 Colin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Colin Ground, business attorney serving the U.S.
Colin Ground is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Entertainment. Colin has over 25 years of legal experience. Colin works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Colin Ground is a lawyer practicing business, energy & utilities, information technology and 6 other areas of law. Colin received a degree from Ryerson University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years. Colin practices at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Colin handles business matters
Colin Ground is a lawyer practicing business, energy & utilities, information technology and 6 other areas of law. Colin received a degree from Ryerson University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years. Colin practices at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Colin represents
Colin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and entertainment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Colin studied and practices
Dalhousie University
LL.B. · 1999
Ryerson University
B.A.A. Ryerson · 1996
Jurisdictions
Colin's state bar admissions
Ontario
2001 · ACTIVE
Colin studied at LL.B. in Dalhousie University and B.A.A. Ryerson in Ryerson University.
Law school and academic background
Colin completed LL.B. in Dalhousie University and B.A.A. Ryerson in Ryerson University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colin runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Colin's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations •Association for Corporate Growth (Board of Directors) •Canadian Bar Association •Canadian Venture Capital Association •Ontario Bar Association •Ontario Energy Association
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Locations
Colin Ground's office in Toronto
Colin's primary office is at Suite 3200, 40 Temperance Street, Toronto, ON, M5H 0B4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Colin Ground — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colin'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; Colin 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 Colin
Colin 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. Colin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colin'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 Colin Ground
How much does it cost to hire Colin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colin offer a free consultation?
Colin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Colin'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. Colin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colin take my case if I'm outside the area?
Colin evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Colin'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 Colin?
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. Colin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colin accepting new business clients right now?
Colin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.