Kate Amirault, Tax Attorney in the United States
Over 7 years of legal practice
Practicing tax since 2019.
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- Years practicing
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Kate Amirault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Kate has over 7 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 7 years
- Known for
- Tax
- Handles Tax matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Kate Amirault: Kate Amirault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Kate has over 7 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Kate's practice areas in the U.S.
Kate concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kate handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Kate takes tax 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 Kate agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kate Amirault, tax attorney serving the U.S.
Kate Amirault is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Kate has over 7 years of legal experience. Kate works from the U.S. and takes on tax matters across the region.
Kate Amirault is a partner practicing in the firm’s Toronto office.
Kate advises clients in all areas of income tax law, including corporate reorganizations and restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border structures and executive compensation.
Kate also practises in the areas of personal taxation, estate planning and trust taxation for individuals and families.
Prior to joining Thorsteinssons, Kate worked at a national law firm.
Working with Kate on a tax matter
Kate Amirault is a partner practicing in the firm’s Toronto office. Kate advises clients in all areas of income tax law, including corporate reorganizations and restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border structures and executive compensation. Kate also practises in the areas of personal taxation, estate planning and trust taxation for individuals and families. Prior to joining…
Clients Kate works with
Kate reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kate studied and practices
Queen’s University
J.D. · 2018
Jurisdictions
Kate's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
2019 · ACTIVE
Kate studied at J.D. in Queen’s University.
Law school and academic background
Kate completed J.D. in Queen’s University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kate runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kate's legal honors and published work
Kate has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
Locations
Kate Amirault's office in Toronto
Kate's primary office is at 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kate Amirault — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kate usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kate charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate'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; Kate will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax 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 Kate
Kate discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax 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. Kate confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kate's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kate Amirault
How much does it cost to hire Kate for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kate walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kate offer a free consultation?
Kate charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Kate's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state typically take?
Simple tax 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. Kate gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kate take my case if I'm outside the area?
Kate evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Kate'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 Kate?
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. Kate will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kate accepting new tax clients right now?
Kate's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.