Harold Niman, Family Law Attorney in the United States
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Harold Niman is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Niman Mamo LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Harold Niman: Harold Niman is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Niman Mamo LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Harold takes on
Harold concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Harold handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases nationwide
Harold takes family law 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 Harold agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Harold Niman — family law lawyer in the U.S.
Harold Niman is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Niman Mamo LLP.
Harold is actively practicing, and he remains a preeminent leader of the family law bar. Though his official title at Niman Mamo LLP is “Counsel”, he is the lead lawyer on files in which he is involved. For those cases where Harold is not involved, the firm and the firm’s clients retain the added benefit of seeking his advice and wisdom.
Named Toronto’s best divorce lawyer by Toronto Life Magazine in 2009, Harold is one of the most frequently recommended lawyers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. He is involved in claims related to all aspects of separation and divorce, including complex financial matters, custody litigation, and mobility cases. Harold has extensive trial experience and has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also been appointed a dispute resolution officer by the Family Law Division of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Harold is a former instructor and lecturer for the Ontario Bar admission course and has contributed to the Intensive Family Law and Trial Practice programs at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has published educational materials for both the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association and co-chaired the Six-Minute Family Law Lawyer and the Ten-Minute Family Law Judge.
Harold has written articles for several legal periodicals, served as an associate editor of the Reports of Family Law, and is the editor and co-author of a textbook, Evidence in Family Law. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a recipient of the Continuing Legal Education Long-Term Achievement Award from the Law Society of Upper Canada.
How Harold handles family law matters
Harold is actively practicing, and he remains a preeminent leader of the family law bar. Though his official title at Niman Mamo LLP is “Counsel”, he is the lead lawyer on files in which he is involved. For those cases where Harold is not involved, the firm and the firm’s clients retain the added benefit of seeking his advice and wisdom. Named Toronto’s best divorce lawyer by Toronto Life…
The kind of cases Harold takes
Harold reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Harold has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Harold Niman's office in Toronto
Harold's primary office is at 480 University Avenue, Suite 1503, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Harold Niman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Harold usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Harold charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harold'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; Harold will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law 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 Harold
Harold discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law 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. Harold confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Harold's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Harold Niman
How much does it cost to hire Harold for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Harold walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Harold offer a free consultation?
Harold charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harold's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Harold's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in this state typically take?
Simple family law 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. Harold gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Harold take my case if I'm outside the area?
Harold evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Harold'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 Harold?
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. Harold will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Harold accepting new family law clients right now?
Harold's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.