Michael I. Binetti, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Class Action · 5.0/5 rating from 15 verified client reviews
Managing Partner
Practicing appellate since 2006.
- 20+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 15 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michael I. Binetti is a managing partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Class Action. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 client reviews.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Class Action
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Class Action matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michael I. Binetti: Michael I. Binetti is a managing partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Class Action. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on appellate, business, class action, consumer, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Appellate cases nationwide
Michael takes appellate 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.
Business cases nationwide
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases nationwide
Michael takes consumer 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.
Employment cases nationwide
Michael takes employment 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 I. Binetti — appellate lawyer in the U.S.
Michael I. Binetti is a managing partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Class Action. Michael has over 20 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 client reviews.
Michael I. Binetti is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil litigation, corporate and commercial law and 18 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 20 years. Michael practices at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP in Toronto, ON.
Michael's approach to appellate cases
Michael I. Binetti is a lawyer practicing administrative law, civil litigation, corporate and commercial law and 18 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 20 years. Michael practices at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and class action matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Glendon College (York University)
B.A. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Ontario
2006 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at B.A. in Glendon College (York University).
Law school and academic background
Michael completed B.A. in Glendon College (York University). 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.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
The Law Society of Upper Canada Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario Advocates' Society The Thomas More Lawyers' Guild of Toronto
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Locations
Michael I. Binetti's office in Toronto
Michael's primary office is at 365 Bay Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5H 2V1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Michael I. Binetti — 5.0/5 rating from 15 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Michael. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in your area.
5.0
15 client reviews
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How to hire Michael I. Binetti — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate 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 appellate attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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 appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael I. Binetti
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a appellate 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 appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in this state typically take?
Simple appellate 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 appellate clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.