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Cynthia Spry, ADR Attorney in the United States

focused on ADR, Business, and Class Action

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Cynthia Spry is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action.

Based in
Toronto, ONTARIO
Experience
attorney
Known for
ADR · Business · Class Action
  • Handles ADR, Business, and Class Action matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026).

About Cynthia Spry: Cynthia Spry is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Cynthia Spry

Cynthia concentrates on adr, business, class action, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cynthia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases nationwide

Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.

Business cases nationwide

Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases nationwide

Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.

General cases nationwide

Cynthia 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases nationwide

Cynthia takes litigation 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 Cynthia agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Cynthia Spry — Attorney of the U.S. adr experience

Cynthia Spry is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action.

Cynthia Spry joined the partnership at Babin Bessner Spry LLP in 2010. Prior to joining Babin Bessner Spry LLP, Cynthia practiced in the litigation departments of two top-tier firms: Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

Cynthia practices commercial litigation, including in the areas of class actions, shareholder disputes, competition law, and contractual and securities litigation. She is often recommended as conflicts counsel by Seven Sister firms, and has been qualified as an expert on Canadian law (shareholder disputes) in foreign proceedings.

Cynthia appears before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal and the Commercial List of the Superior Court of Justice. She also appears before a number of administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Securities Commission and the Competition Tribunal.

Cynthia is a member of the Board of Directors of The Advocates’ Society, a former Chair of its Commercial Practice Group and 10+ Standing Committee of the Board of Directors, and is a regular panelist and skills trainer at its continuing legal education programs. She is also a member of Council at the Ontario Bar Association. Cynthia also volunteers as Duty Counsel at Law Society Discipline Committee Hearings, and is a former member of the Ontario Securities Commission Litigation Assistance Project.

Cynthia is ranked as one of the Top 100 Women in Litigation by Benchmark Litigation Canada, and by Chambers and Partners for Commercial Litigation, The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory for both Commercial and Securities Litigation, and Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading commercial litigator.

Cynthia's approach to adr cases

Cynthia Spry joined the partnership at Babin Bessner Spry LLP in 2010. Prior to joining Babin Bessner Spry LLP, Cynthia practiced in the litigation departments of two top-tier firms: Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Cynthia practices commercial litigation, including in the areas of class actions, shareholder disputes, competition law, and contractual and…

The kind of cases Cynthia takes

Cynthia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and class action matters in the United States.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Cynthia Spry

Cynthia has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • 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 — Securities Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

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 — Securities Law (2026).

Locations

Cynthia Spry's office in Toronto

Cynthia's primary office is at 185 Frederick St., Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

185 Frederick St., Suite 101

Toronto, Ontario

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cynthia Spry — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Cynthia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cynthia'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; Cynthia 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 Cynthia

Cynthia 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. Cynthia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cynthia'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 Cynthia Spry

  • How much does it cost to hire Cynthia for a adr case?

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

  • Does Cynthia offer a free consultation?

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

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

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

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

  • Is Cynthia accepting new adr clients right now?

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