Crawford G. Smith, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Class Action
Practicing adr since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Crawford G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Crawford has over 27 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Business, and Class Action matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Toronto (Canada) (2026).
About Crawford G. Smith: Crawford G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Crawford has over 27 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Crawford G. Smith
Crawford concentrates on adr, business, class action, energy, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Crawford handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Class Action
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Energy
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General
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Litigation
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Real Estate
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Securities
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ADR cases nationwide
Crawford 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 Crawford agrees to represent you.
Business cases nationwide
Crawford 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 Crawford agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Crawford takes class action 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 Crawford agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
Crawford 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 Crawford agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Crawford 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 Crawford agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Crawford G. Smith — Over 27 years of the U.S. adr experience
Crawford G. Smith is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Crawford has over 27 years of legal experience.
Crawford combines expertise with strategy to represent clients in corporate and commercial litigation, regulation, securities, professional liability, energy proceedings, insurance, competition litigation, public and administrative law, with substantial expertise in class actions. He has significant experience engaging complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience involving specialized and highly regulated industries in the energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and financial services sectors.
Crawford has extensive experience in trials, arbitrations and administrative hearings before all levels of court in Ontario, in the Supreme Court of Canada, in the Federal Court of Appeal, and before a variety of administrative tribunals including the Ontario Energy Board, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Competition Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal, and the Environmental Review Tribunal.
Crawford is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a past director of The Advocates' Society and chair of the Standing Committee on Advocacy and Practice. He is regularly invited to speak at seminars held by The Advocates' Society, The Law Society of Ontario, and other organizations.
How Crawford handles adr matters
Crawford combines expertise with strategy to represent clients in corporate and commercial litigation, regulation, securities, professional liability, energy proceedings, insurance, competition litigation, public and administrative law, with substantial expertise in class actions. He has significant experience engaging complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience involving specialized…
Who Crawford represents
Crawford reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and class action matters in the United States.
Credentials
Crawford G. Smith's legal education and bar admissions
University of British Columbia
— · 1997
Jurisdictions
Crawford's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
1999 · ACTIVE
Crawford studied at — in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Crawford completed — in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Crawford runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Crawford G. Smith
Crawford has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Toronto (Canada)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law, Toronto (Canada)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Toronto (Canada) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law, Toronto (Canada) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Crawford G. Smith's office in Toronto
Crawford's primary office is at 145 King Street West, Suite 2750, 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 Crawford 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 Crawford usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Crawford charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Crawford'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; Crawford 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 Crawford
Crawford 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. Crawford confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Crawford'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 Crawford G. Smith
How much does it cost to hire Crawford for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Crawford walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Crawford offer a free consultation?
Crawford charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Crawford's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Crawford'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. Crawford gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Crawford take my case if I'm outside the area?
Crawford evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Crawford'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 Crawford?
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. Crawford will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Crawford accepting new adr clients right now?
Crawford's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.