Nicolas Businger, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Class Action, and Consumer
Senior Associate
Practicing adr since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Nicolas Businger is a senior associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Consumer. Nicolas has over 14 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- ADR · Class Action · Consumer
- Handles ADR, Class Action, and Consumer matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nicolas Businger: Nicolas Businger is a senior associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Consumer. Nicolas has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Nicolas Businger
Nicolas concentrates on adr, class action, consumer, litigation, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicolas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Class Action
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Consumer
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Litigation
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Trusts
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Estate Litigation
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ADR cases nationwide
Nicolas takes adr 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 Nicolas agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Nicolas 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 Nicolas agrees to represent you.
Consumer cases nationwide
Nicolas 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 Nicolas agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Nicolas 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 Nicolas agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases nationwide
Nicolas takes trusts 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 Nicolas agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Nicolas Businger — Over 14 years of the U.S. adr experience
Nicolas Businger is a senior associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Consumer. Nicolas has over 14 years of legal experience.
Nicolas Businger is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial litigation and arbitration, banking litigation and arbitration, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law. Nicolas received a degree from University of Waterloo in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years. Nicolas practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
Working with Nicolas on a adr matter
Nicolas Businger is a lawyer practicing corporate commercial litigation and arbitration, banking litigation and arbitration, securities litigation and 4 other areas of law. Nicolas received a degree from University of Waterloo in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years. Nicolas practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Nicolas represents
Nicolas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, class action, and consumer matters in the United States.
Credentials
Nicolas Businger's legal education and bar admissions
University of Toronto
J.D. · 2011
University of Waterloo
B.Eng. University · 2006
Jurisdictions
Nicolas's state bar admissions
Ontario
2012 · ACTIVE
Nicolas studied at J.D. in University of Toronto and B.Eng. University in University of Waterloo.
Law school and academic background
Nicolas completed J.D. in University of Toronto and B.Eng. University in University of Waterloo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicolas runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Nicolas Businger's office in Toronto
Nicolas's primary office is at Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400, Toronto, ON, M5H 4E3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400
Toronto, ON M5H 4E3
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How to hire Nicolas Businger — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicolas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nicolas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicolas'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; Nicolas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Nicolas
Nicolas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Nicolas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nicolas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nicolas Businger
How much does it cost to hire Nicolas for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicolas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nicolas offer a free consultation?
Nicolas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicolas's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Nicolas's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Nicolas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nicolas take my case if I'm outside the area?
Nicolas evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Nicolas'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 Nicolas?
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. Nicolas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nicolas accepting new adr clients right now?
Nicolas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.