Malcolm N.A. Ruby, Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business, Class Action, and Litigation
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Malcolm N.A. Ruby is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation.
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- Toronto, ONTARIO
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- attorney
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- Business · Class Action · Litigation
- Handles Business, Class Action, and Litigation matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026).
About Malcolm N.A. Ruby: Malcolm N.A. Ruby is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Malcolm takes on
Malcolm concentrates on business, class action, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Malcolm handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Class Action
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business cases nationwide
Malcolm 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 Malcolm agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Malcolm takes class action 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 Malcolm agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Malcolm takes litigation 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 Malcolm agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases nationwide
Malcolm takes product liability 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 Malcolm agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Malcolm N.A. Ruby — business lawyer in the U.S.
Malcolm N.A. Ruby is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation.
Malcolm Ruby is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and former head of the firm's National Class Action Practice Group.
Malcolm's practice focuses on class actions, securities litigation, and trans-border disputes. He has defended class proceedings — many of which are national or international in scope — relating to drug and medical device product liability, banking, consumer protection, and pensions. He has acted on behalf of the Ontario Securities Commission and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in a number of cases raising trans-border enforcement issues. He has also been counsel in a number of leading cases enforcing foreign judgments in Canadian courts.
Malcolm has negotiated court-approved settlements in a number of national class actions and deals regularly with trans-border issues arising from parallel proceedings, including class actions in Canada and the United States.
Malcolm's approach to business cases
Malcolm Ruby is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and former head of the firm's National Class Action Practice Group. Malcolm's practice focuses on class actions, securities litigation, and trans-border disputes. He has defended class proceedings — many of which are national or international in scope — relating to drug and medical device product liability, banking, consumer protection,…
Clients Malcolm works with
Malcolm reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and litigation matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Malcolm's state bar admissions
Ontario, Canada
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Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Malcolm has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law (2026).
Locations
Malcolm N.A. Ruby's office in Toronto
Malcolm's primary office is at 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Malcolm N.A. Ruby — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Malcolm usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Malcolm charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Malcolm'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; Malcolm 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 Malcolm
Malcolm 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. Malcolm confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Malcolm'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 Malcolm N.A. Ruby
How much does it cost to hire Malcolm for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Malcolm walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Malcolm offer a free consultation?
Malcolm charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Malcolm's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Malcolm'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. Malcolm gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Malcolm take my case if I'm outside the area?
Malcolm evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Malcolm'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 Malcolm?
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. Malcolm will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Malcolm accepting new business clients right now?
Malcolm's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.