Robert Neil Franklin, General Attorney in the United States
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury
AssociateatBrown & Burnes
Practicing general since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Robert Neil Franklin is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Burnes.
- Based in
- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- General · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Robert Neil Franklin: Robert Neil Franklin is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Burnes.
Areas of practice
Robert's practice areas in the U.S.
Robert concentrates on general, insurance, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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General cases nationwide
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Robert takes personal injury 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Robert Neil Franklin, general attorney serving the U.S.
Robert Neil Franklin is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Burnes. Robert works from the U.S. and takes on general matters across the region.
Robert Neil Franklin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance, negligence and 1 other area of law. Robert Neil has been licensed for 36 years. Robert Neil practices at Brown & Burnes in Toronto, ON.
How Robert handles general matters
Robert Neil Franklin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance, negligence and 1 other area of law. Robert Neil has been licensed for 36 years. Robert Neil practices at Brown & Burnes in Toronto, ON.
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Robert studied and practices
York University
LL.B. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Ontario
1990 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at LL.B. in York University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed LL.B. in York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Robert's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association
membership
Locations
Robert Neil Franklin's office in Toronto
Robert's primary office is at 390 Bay St., Toronto, ON, M5H 2Y2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert Neil Franklin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Neil Franklin
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in this state typically take?
Simple general 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside the area?
Robert evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Robert'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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new general clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.