Michael Ding, Tax Attorney in the United States
Over 8 years of legal practice
Practicing tax since 2018.
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Michael Ding is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 8 years
- Known for
- Tax
- Handles Tax matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Michael Ding: Michael Ding is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael Ding — tax lawyer in the U.S.
Michael Ding is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Tax. Michael has over 8 years of legal experience.
Michael Ding is an Associate in the Tax Group at WeirFoulds LLP with a practice that focuses on various areas of domestic and international taxation planning, advice, and dispute resolution.
Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Michael practised as Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Crown before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Michael has experience in advising on various tax and dispute resolution issues.
Michael received his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and his Honours Business Administration degree from Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Following law school, Michael served as a judicial law clerk at the Tax Court of Canada.
Michael's approach to tax cases
Michael Ding is an Associate in the Tax Group at WeirFoulds LLP with a practice that focuses on various areas of domestic and international taxation planning, advice, and dispute resolution. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Michael practised as Counsel at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Crown before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Superior Court of Justice…
Clients Michael works with
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Osgoode Hall Law School
J.D. · 2017
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
2018 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Osgoode Hall Law School.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Osgoode Hall Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michael 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
Michael Ding's office in Toronto
Michael's primary office is at 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 4100, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael Ding — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael 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 Michael
Michael 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael'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 Michael Ding
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Michael'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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside the area?
Michael evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Michael'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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new tax clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.