Max Spearn, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and M&A
Associate
Practicing business since 2008.
- 18+
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Max Spearn is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Max has over 18 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Business · General · M&A
- Handles Business, General, and M&A matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Max Spearn: Max Spearn is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Max has over 18 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Max takes on
Max concentrates on business, general, m&a, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Max handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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General
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M&A
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Securities
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Business cases nationwide
Max 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 Max agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Max 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 Max agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Max 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 Max agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Max takes securities 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 Max agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Max Spearn — business lawyer in the U.S.
Max Spearn is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, General, and M&A. Max has over 18 years of legal experience.
Max Spearn is a lawyer practicing private m&a, corporate and commercial, equity and debt finance and 2 other areas of law. Max received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years. Max practices at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, ON.
Max's approach to business cases
Max Spearn is a lawyer practicing private m&a, corporate and commercial, equity and debt finance and 2 other areas of law. Max received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years. Max practices at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Max takes
Max reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and m&a matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of New Brunswick
LL.B. · 2007
McGill University
B.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Max's state bar admissions
Ontario
2008 · ACTIVE
Max studied at LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.A. in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Max completed LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.A. in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Max runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Max Spearn's office in Toronto
Max's primary office is at Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, Suite 5800, Toronto, ON, M5H 3S1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Max Spearn — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Max usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Max charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max'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; Max 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 Max
Max 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. Max confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Max'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 Max Spearn
How much does it cost to hire Max for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Max walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Max offer a free consultation?
Max charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Max's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Max'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. Max gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Max take my case if I'm outside the area?
Max evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Max'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 Max?
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. Max will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Max accepting new business clients right now?
Max's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.