Kara Sutherland — Licensed Attorney
Over 30 years of legal practice
Director of Professional ResourcesatDentons Canada LLP
Practicing law since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kara Sutherland is a director of professional resources based in Toronto, ON. Kara has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
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- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kara Sutherland: Kara Sutherland is a director of professional resources based in Toronto, ON. Kara has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
Biography
Kara Sutherland, legal attorney serving the U.S.
Kara Sutherland is a director of professional resources based in Toronto, ON. Kara has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Kara works from the U.S. and takes on legal matters across the region.
Kara Sutherland is a lawyer. Kara received a B.A. degree from Dalhousie University/University of King's College, and has been licensed for 30 years. Kara practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Toronto, ON.
Clients Kara works with
Kara reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kara studied and practices
Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Hons. Gold Medalist Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Philosophy Dalhousie University/University of King's College
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Jurisdictions
Kara's state bar admissions
Ontario
1996 · ACTIVE
Kara studied at — in Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Hons. Gold Medalist Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Philosophy Dalhousie University/University of King's College .
Law school and academic background
Kara completed — in Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Hons. Gold Medalist Dalhousie University/University of King's College B.A. Philosophy Dalhousie University/University of King's College . Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kara runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kara's professional memberships and bar associations
Activities and Affiliations •Member, Canadian Bar Association •Member, Ontario Bar Association •Member, American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section •Chair, Canadian Section of the National Association of Legal Professionals
2009) •Member, National Association of Legal Professionals, Canadian Diversity Working Group (2007 - Present) •Chair, National Association of Legal Professionals, Canadian Directory of Legal Employers Working Group (2006 - 2009 · membership
This project won the NALP President's Award in 2008
membership
•Member, Professional Development Consortium Community Involvement and Pro Bono • Canadian Women's Foundation Move for Hope Toronto - Co-Chair
membership
Locations
Kara Sutherland's office in Toronto
Kara's primary office is at Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5K 0A1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dentons Canada LLP
Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5K 0A1
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How to hire Kara Sutherland — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara'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; Kara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a legal attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Kara
Kara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every legal 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. Kara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kara Sutherland
How much does it cost to hire Kara for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kara offer a free consultation?
Kara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Kara's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in this state typically take?
Simple legal 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. Kara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kara take my case if I'm outside the area?
Kara evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Kara'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 Kara?
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. Kara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kara accepting new legal clients right now?
Kara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.