Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz, Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business, Construction, and Litigation
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Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Construction · Litigation
- Handles Business, Construction, and Litigation matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz: Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in the U.S.
Daniel concentrates on business, construction, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Daniel 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
Daniel takes construction 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Daniel 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz, business attorney serving the U.S.
Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Daniel works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Danny is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. He leads TGF’s construction and infrastructure practices.
Danny regularly acts for public and private companies in construction, lien and insurance disputes. He has litigated disputes involving mines, transit systems, highways, railway systems, tunnels, aircraft, housing and condominium developments and environmental failures. Danny has worked on cases involving some of Ontario’s most complex infrastructure projects, including most recently the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, the expansion of Hwy 427 and the Ottawa Combined Sewage Stormwater tunnel.
Danny frequently appears before all levels of court in Ontario and before arbitral and regulatory tribunals as lead counsel. He has extensive experience with real-time litigation, including bringing and defending injunctions. Danny is often asked to sit on bench and bar committees.
Aside from his construction practice, Danny is an accomplished commercial litigator. He has experience litigating shareholder, director and officer, estates, franchise and executive employment disputes. He also has experience in professional negligence cases acting against accountants, designers, architects and engineers.
Danny is a frequent speaker on the Construction Act, prompt payment and adjudication as well as other matters relating to civil litigation.
Representative Construction and Infrastructure Mandates
- Joint ventures and public companies in complex construction, engineering and design disputes involving public-private-partnership infrastructure projects across Ontario. Mandates have included transit systems, multi-modal stations, mines, aircraft, highways and sewage infrastructure;
- Property development companies and constructors. Mandates include disputes over construction of low- and high-rise residential and mixed-use projects, property acquisition and cost-sharing issues;
- Aerospace manufacturers in supply chain and product liability disputes;
Selected Recent Court Decisions in Construction and Infrastructure Matters
Crosslinx Transit Solutions Constructors v. Capital Sewer Serving Inc., 2021 ONSC 1091, affirmed 2022 ONCA 10
Primont (Castelmont) Inc. v. Friuli Benevolent Corporation, 2022 ONSC 2066
Primont Homes (Caledon) Inc. et al v. Auriga Developments Inc. et al, 2020 ONSC 3181
Terranata Winston Churchill Inc. v. Teti Transport Ltd., et al., 2020 ONSC 7577
How Daniel handles business matters
Danny is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. He leads TGF’s construction and infrastructure practices. Danny regularly acts for public and private companies in construction, lien and insurance disputes. He has litigated disputes involving mines, transit systems, highways, railway systems, tunnels, aircraft, housing and condominium developments and environmental failures. Danny has worked…
The kind of cases Daniel takes
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and litigation matters in the United States.
Recognition
Daniel's legal honors and published work
Daniel has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz's office in Toronto
Daniel's primary office is at 100 Wellington Street West. Suite 3200, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel'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; Daniel 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 Daniel
Daniel 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. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel'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 Daniel A. "Danny" Schwartz
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel'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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside the area?
Daniel evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Daniel'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 Daniel?
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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new business clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.