Derek M Quashie, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and Immigration
AssociateatKPMG Law LLP
Practicing civil rights since 2001.
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Derek M Quashie is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Immigration. Derek has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at KPMG Law LLP.
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- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 25 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · Immigration
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and Immigration matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Derek M Quashie: Derek M Quashie is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Immigration. Derek has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at KPMG Law LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Derek takes on
Derek concentrates on civil rights, employment, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Derek handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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Immigration
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
Derek takes civil rights 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 Derek agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Derek 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 Derek agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases nationwide
Derek takes immigration 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 Derek agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Derek M Quashie — civil rights lawyer in the U.S.
Derek M Quashie is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Immigration. Derek has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at KPMG Law LLP.
Derek M Quashie is a lawyer practicing immigration, employment, human rights. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto - Trinity College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Derek practices at KPMG Law LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Derek handles civil rights matters
Derek M Quashie is a lawyer practicing immigration, employment, human rights. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Toronto - Trinity College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years. Derek practices at KPMG Law LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Derek takes
Derek reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and immigration matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 2000
University of Toronto - Trinity College
B.A. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Derek's state bar admissions
Ontario
2012 · ACTIVE
New York
2002 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2001 · ACTIVE
Derek studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in University of Toronto - Trinity College.
Law school and academic background
Derek completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in University of Toronto - Trinity College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Derek runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Derek's professional memberships and bar associations
Law Society of Upper Canada New York Bar Association American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Locations
Derek M Quashie's office in Toronto
Derek's primary office is at Suite 3000, 401 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5H 2Y4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Derek M Quashie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Derek usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Derek charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Derek'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; Derek will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Derek
Derek discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Derek confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Derek's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Derek M Quashie
How much does it cost to hire Derek for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Derek walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Derek offer a free consultation?
Derek charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Derek's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Derek's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Derek gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Derek take my case if I'm outside the area?
Derek evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Derek'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 Derek?
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. Derek will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Derek accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Derek's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.