Norm Emblem, ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action
CounselatDentons Canada LLP
Practicing adr since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admission
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Norm Emblem is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Norm has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Class Action matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Norm Emblem: Norm Emblem is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Norm has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Norm Emblem
Norm concentrates on adr, appellate, class action, general, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Norm handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Appellate
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Class Action
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General
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ADR cases nationwide
Norm 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases nationwide
Norm 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Norm 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Norm 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Norm takes insurance 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Norm Emblem — Over 38 years of the U.S. adr experience
Norm Emblem is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Norm has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dentons Canada LLP.
Norm Emblem is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution (adr), appellate advocacy, arbitration and 12 other areas of law. Norm received a degree from Concordia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Norm practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Norm handles adr matters
Norm Emblem is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution (adr), appellate advocacy, arbitration and 12 other areas of law. Norm received a degree from Concordia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Norm practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Norm takes
Norm reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and class action matters in the United States.
Credentials
Norm Emblem's legal education and bar admissions
Queen's University
LL.B. · 1986
Concordia University
B.Comm. Concordia · 1983
Jurisdictions
Norm's state bar admissions
Ontario
1988 · ACTIVE
Norm studied at LL.B. in Queen's University and B.Comm. Concordia in Concordia University.
Law school and academic background
Norm completed LL.B. in Queen's University and B.Comm. Concordia in Concordia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Norm runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Norm's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations •Director, jack
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org •Former Director, The Advocates' Society •Former Director, Sir William Campbell Foundation •Norm continues to serve on the Audit Committee and the Premises Committee of The Advocates' Society
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Activities and Affiliations Professional Development • Executive Short Program Certificate in Arbitration and International Arbitration, University of Ottawa, 2012
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Locations
Norm Emblem's office in Toronto
Norm's primary office is at Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5K 0A1. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dentons Canada LLP
Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5K 0A1
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How to hire Norm Emblem — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Norm usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Norm charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Norm'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; Norm 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 Norm
Norm 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. Norm confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Norm'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 Norm Emblem
How much does it cost to hire Norm for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Norm walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Norm offer a free consultation?
Norm charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Norm's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Norm'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. Norm gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Norm take my case if I'm outside the area?
Norm evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Norm'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 Norm?
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. Norm will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Norm accepting new adr clients right now?
Norm's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.