Ilan Ishai, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and General
AssociateatBennett Jones LLP
Practicing business since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Ilan Ishai is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. Ilan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · General
- Handles Business, Class Action, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ilan Ishai: Ilan Ishai is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. Ilan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ilan takes on
Ilan concentrates on business, class action, general, litigation, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ilan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Class Action
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Litigation
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Business cases nationwide
Ilan 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 Ilan agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Ilan takes class action 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 Ilan agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Ilan takes general 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 Ilan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Ilan 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 Ilan agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Ilan takes securities 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 Ilan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ilan Ishai — business lawyer in the U.S.
Ilan Ishai is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. Ilan has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
Ilan Ishai is a lawyer practicing accountant liability litigation, class action litigation, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Ilan received a M.A. degree from Ben-Gurion University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years. Ilan practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Ilan handles business matters
Ilan Ishai is a lawyer practicing accountant liability litigation, class action litigation, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Ilan received a M.A. degree from Ben-Gurion University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years. Ilan practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Ilan takes
Ilan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Windsor
J.D. · 2010
Ben-Gurion University
M.A. · 2007
Jurisdictions
Ilan's state bar admissions
New York
2013 · ACTIVE
Ontario
2011 · ACTIVE
Ilan studied at J.D. in University of Windsor and M.A. in Ben-Gurion University.
Law school and academic background
Ilan completed J.D. in University of Windsor and M.A. in Ben-Gurion University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ilan runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ilan Ishai's office in Toronto
Ilan's primary office is at 3400 One First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON, M5X 1A4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Ilan Ishai — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ilan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ilan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ilan'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; Ilan 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 Ilan
Ilan 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. Ilan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ilan'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 Ilan Ishai
How much does it cost to hire Ilan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ilan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ilan offer a free consultation?
Ilan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ilan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ilan'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. Ilan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ilan take my case if I'm outside the area?
Ilan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Ilan'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 Ilan?
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. Ilan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ilan accepting new business clients right now?
Ilan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.