Rob Blackstein, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and General
Counsel
Practicing business since 2006.
- 20+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Rob Blackstein is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Rob has over 20 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Business · Energy · General
- Handles Business, Energy, and General matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Rob Blackstein: Rob Blackstein is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Rob has over 20 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Rob takes on
Rob concentrates on business, energy, general, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rob handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Energy
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General
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M&A
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Business cases nationwide
Rob 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 Rob agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
Rob takes energy 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 Rob agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Rob 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 Rob agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Rob takes m&a 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 Rob agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Rob Blackstein — business lawyer in the U.S.
Rob Blackstein is a counsel based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Rob has over 20 years of legal experience.
Rob Blackstein is a lawyer practicing electricity markets, business and corporate commercial, energy and 3 other areas of law. Rob received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Rob practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Rob handles business matters
Rob Blackstein is a lawyer practicing electricity markets, business and corporate commercial, energy and 3 other areas of law. Rob received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years. Rob practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Rob represents
Rob reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
J.D. University · 2005
Queen's University
B.A. Hons. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Rob's state bar admissions
Ontario
2006 · ACTIVE
Rob studied at J.D. University in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and B.A. Hons. in Queen's University.
Law school and academic background
Rob completed J.D. University in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and B.A. Hons. in Queen's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rob runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Rob's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Involvement •Member, Canadian Bar Association •Guest Lecturer, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, Canadian Infrastructure Law and Project Finance Course ? Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions
Winter 2015 · membership
Locations
Rob Blackstein's office in Toronto
Rob'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 Rob Blackstein — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rob usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rob charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rob'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; Rob will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Rob
Rob discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Rob confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rob's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rob Blackstein
How much does it cost to hire Rob for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rob walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rob offer a free consultation?
Rob charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rob's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Rob's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Rob gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rob take my case if I'm outside the area?
Rob evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Rob'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 Rob?
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. Rob will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rob accepting new business clients right now?
Rob's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.