Lanise Hayes, Business Attorney in the United States

Lanise concentrates on business, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lanise handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Employment

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• General

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• Litigation

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Lanise's primary office is at Sun Life Financial Centre Ottawa, 50 O'Connor Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Lanise 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.

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

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

• Does Lanise offer a free consultation?

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

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

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

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

• Is Lanise accepting new business clients right now?

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