Irv Kleiner, Employment Attorney in the United States
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Irv Kleiner is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Irv Kleiner: Irv Kleiner is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Irv's practice areas in the U.S.
Irv concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Irv handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Irv 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 Irv agrees to represent you.
Biography
Irv Kleiner, employment attorney serving the U.S.
Irv Kleiner is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Irv works from the U.S. and takes on employment matters across the region.
Irv Kleiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law.
Irv, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Irv is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Working with Irv on a employment matter
Irv Kleiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Irv, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Irv is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Who Irv represents
Irv reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Recognition
Irv's legal honors and published work
Irv has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
Locations
Irv Kleiner's office in Toronto
Irv's primary office is at 151 Yonge Street, Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Irv Kleiner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Irv usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Irv charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Irv'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; Irv will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Irv
Irv discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Irv confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Irv's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Irv Kleiner
How much does it cost to hire Irv for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Irv walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Irv offer a free consultation?
Irv charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Irv's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Irv's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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. Irv gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Irv take my case if I'm outside the area?
Irv evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Irv'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 Irv?
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. Irv will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Irv accepting new employment clients right now?
Irv's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.