Richard Meagher, Entertainment Attorney in the United States
Over 55 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and General
Partner
Practicing entertainment since 1971.
- 55+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Richard Meagher is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Richard has over 55 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 55 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · General
- Handles Entertainment and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 55 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Richard Meagher: Richard Meagher is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Richard has over 55 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Richard Meagher
Richard concentrates on entertainment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Richard takes entertainment 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Richard 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 Richard agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Richard Meagher — Over 55 years of the U.S. entertainment experience
Richard Meagher is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Richard has over 55 years of legal experience.
Richard Meagher is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, antitrust and trade regulation, franchises and franchising. Richard received a B.A. degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years. Richard practices at McMillan LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Richard handles entertainment matters
Richard Meagher is a lawyer practicing advertising and marketing, antitrust and trade regulation, franchises and franchising. Richard received a B.A. degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years. Richard practices at McMillan LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Richard represents
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Richard Meagher's legal education and bar admissions
Dalhousie University
LL.B. · 1969
St. Francis Xavier University
B.A. · 1966
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
Ontario
1971 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at LL.B. in Dalhousie University and B.A. in St. Francis Xavier University.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed LL.B. in Dalhousie University and B.A. in St. Francis Xavier University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Richard's professional memberships and bar associations
National Club Canadian Franchising Association
membership
Locations
Richard Meagher's office in Toronto
Richard's primary office is at Brookfield Place, Suite 4400, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2T3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Richard Meagher — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard'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; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Richard
Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard Meagher
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in this state typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside the area?
Richard evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Richard'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 Richard?
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. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.