Kari MacKay

Kari MacKay, Business Attorney in the United States

Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Environmental, and M&A · 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Practicing business since 1999.

27+
Years practicing
3.0 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Kari MacKay is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and M&A. Kari has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Toronto, ON
Experience
over 27 years
Known for
Business · Environmental · M&A
  • Handles Business, Environmental, and M&A matters from Toronto, ON.
  • Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Kari MacKay: Kari MacKay is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and M&A. Kari has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kari takes on

Kari concentrates on business, environmental, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kari handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases nationwide

Kari 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 Kari agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases nationwide

Kari takes environmental 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 Kari agrees to represent you.

M&A cases nationwide

Kari takes m&a 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 Kari agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kari MacKay — business lawyer in the U.S.

Kari MacKay is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and M&A. Kari has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodmans LLP - Toronto. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Kari MacKay is a lawyer practicing corporate and commercial, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law. Kari received a degree from Queen's University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Kari practices at Goodmans LLP - Toronto in Toronto, ON.

Kari's approach to business cases

Kari MacKay is a lawyer practicing corporate and commercial, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law. Kari received a degree from Queen's University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Kari practices at Goodmans LLP - Toronto in Toronto, ON.

The kind of cases Kari takes

Kari reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, environmental, and m&a matters in the United States.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Detroit

    LL.B. University · 1997

  • Queen's University

    B.Comm. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Kari's state bar admissions

  • Ontario

    1999 · ACTIVE

Kari studied at LL.B. University in University of Detroit and B.Comm. in Queen's University.

Law school and academic background

Kari completed LL.B. University in University of Detroit and B.Comm. in Queen's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kari runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kari has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Locations

Kari MacKay's office in Toronto

Kari's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400, Toronto, ON, M5H 2S7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Goodmans LLP - Toronto

Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 3400

Toronto, ON M5H 2S7

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kari MacKay — 3.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Kari. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in your area.

3.0

1 client review

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kari MacKay — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kari usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kari charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kari'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; Kari 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 Kari

Kari 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. Kari confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kari'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 Kari MacKay

  • How much does it cost to hire Kari for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kari walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kari offer a free consultation?

    Kari charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kari's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kari'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. Kari gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kari take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Kari evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Kari'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 Kari?

    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. Kari will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kari accepting new business clients right now?

    Kari's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.