Dan Palayew, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Health Care
Partner
Practicing employment since 1995.
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Dan Palayew is a partner based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and Health Care. Dan has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Ottawa, ON
- Experience
- over 31 years
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- Employment · Health Care
- Handles Employment and Health Care matters from Ottawa, ON.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dan Palayew: Dan Palayew is a partner based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and Health Care. Dan has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Dan's practice areas in the U.S.
Dan concentrates on employment and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Dan takes employment 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.
Health Care cases nationwide
Dan takes health care 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 Palayew, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Dan Palayew is a partner based in Ottawa, ON. The practice focuses on Employment and Health Care. Dan has over 31 years of legal experience. Dan works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Dan Palayew is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, healthcare human resources and labour relations. Dan received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years. Dan practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Ottawa, ON.
Dan's approach to employment cases
Dan Palayew is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, healthcare human resources and labour relations. Dan received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years. Dan practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Ottawa, ON.
Clients Dan works with
Dan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and health care matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dan studied and practices
McGill University
B.A. McGill · 1989
Jurisdictions
Dan's state bar admissions
Ontario
1995 · ACTIVE
Dan studied at B.A. McGill in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Dan completed B.A. McGill 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 Palayew's office in Ottawa
Dan's primary office is at World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Suite 1300, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dan Palayew — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dan Palayew
How much does it cost to hire Dan for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Dan's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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 employment clients right now?
Dan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.