Les Chaiet, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Entertainment, and General
Associate
Practicing business since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
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Les Chaiet is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Les has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Business · Entertainment · General
- Handles Business, Entertainment, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Les Chaiet: Les Chaiet is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Les has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Les Chaiet
Les concentrates on business, entertainment, general, ip, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Les handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Entertainment
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General
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IP
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M&A
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Business cases nationwide
Les 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 Les agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Les takes entertainment 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 Les agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Les takes general 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 Les agrees to represent you.
IP cases nationwide
Les takes ip 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 Les agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Les 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 Les agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Les Chaiet — Over 21 years of the U.S. business experience
Les Chaiet is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Les has over 21 years of legal experience.
Les Chaiet is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, automotive, corporate and 2 other areas of law. Les received a degree from University of Toronto in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Les practices at McMillan LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Les handles business matters
Les Chaiet is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, automotive, corporate and 2 other areas of law. Les received a degree from University of Toronto in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Les practices at McMillan LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Les takes
Les reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, entertainment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Les Chaiet's legal education and bar admissions
Queen's University
LL.B. · 2004
University of Toronto
B.Comm. · 2001
Jurisdictions
Les's state bar admissions
Ontario
2005 · ACTIVE
Les studied at LL.B. in Queen's University and B.Comm. in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Les completed LL.B. in Queen's University and B.Comm. in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Les runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Les Chaiet's office in Toronto
Les's primary office is at Brookfield Place, Suite 4400, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2T3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Les Chaiet — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Les usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Les charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Les'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; Les 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 Les
Les 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. Les confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Les'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 Les Chaiet
How much does it cost to hire Les for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Les walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Les offer a free consultation?
Les charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Les's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Les'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. Les gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Les take my case if I'm outside the area?
Les evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Les'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 Les?
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. Les will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Les accepting new business clients right now?
Les's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.