Erin Porter, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights and Employment
Practicing civil rights since 2004.
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Erin Porter is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Erin has over 22 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 22 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment
- Handles Civil Rights and Employment matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Erin Porter: Erin Porter is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Erin has over 22 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Erin Porter
Erin concentrates on civil rights and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Erin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights cases nationwide
Erin 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 Erin agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Erin 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 Erin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Erin Porter — Over 22 years of the U.S. civil rights experience
Erin Porter is an attorney based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Erin has over 22 years of legal experience.
Erin Porter is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, human rights. Erin received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years. Erin practices in Toronto, ON.
Erin's approach to civil rights cases
Erin Porter is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, human rights. Erin received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years. Erin practices in Toronto, ON.
Clients Erin works with
Erin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights and employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Erin Porter's legal education and bar admissions
Queen's University
LL.B. · 2003
University of Western Ontario
B.A. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Erin's state bar admissions
Ontario
2004 · ACTIVE
Erin studied at LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in University of Western Ontario.
Law school and academic background
Erin completed LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in University of Western Ontario. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Erin runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Erin Porter's office in Toronto
Erin's primary office is at Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower, , Toronto, ON, M5K 1N6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower,
Toronto, ON M5K 1N6
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How to hire Erin Porter — 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 Erin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Erin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin'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; Erin 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 Erin
Erin 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. Erin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Erin'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 Erin Porter
How much does it cost to hire Erin for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Erin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Erin offer a free consultation?
Erin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Erin'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. Erin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Erin take my case if I'm outside the area?
Erin evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Erin'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 Erin?
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. Erin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Erin accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Erin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.