Dan McKay, IP Attorney in the United States
Over 27 years of legal practice
Practicing ip since 1999.
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Dan McKay is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP. Dan has over 27 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 27 years
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- IP
- Handles IP matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dan McKay: Dan McKay is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP. Dan has over 27 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Dan's practice areas in the U.S.
Dan concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases nationwide
Dan takes ip 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 Dan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dan McKay, ip attorney serving the U.S.
Dan McKay is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on IP. Dan has over 27 years of legal experience. Dan works from the U.S. and takes on ip matters across the region.
Dan McKay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Dan received a degree from McGill University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Dan practices in Toronto, ON.
Working with Dan on a ip matter
Dan McKay is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Dan received a degree from McGill University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Dan practices in Toronto, ON.
Clients Dan works with
Dan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dan studied and practices
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 1997
McGill University
B.Sc. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Dan's state bar admissions
Ontario
1999 · ACTIVE
Dan studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.Sc. in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Dan completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.Sc. in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dan runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Dan McKay's office in Toronto
Dan's primary office is at Box 401, 40 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H 3Y2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dan McKay — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan'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; Dan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Dan
Dan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip 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. Dan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dan McKay
How much does it cost to hire Dan for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dan offer a free consultation?
Dan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Dan's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in this state typically take?
Simple ip 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. Dan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dan take my case if I'm outside the area?
Dan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Dan'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 Dan?
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. Dan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dan accepting new ip clients right now?
Dan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.