Roberto Tomassini, Employment Attorney in the United States
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Roberto Tomassini is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law (2026).
About Roberto Tomassini: Roberto Tomassini is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Roberto takes on
Roberto concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Roberto handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Roberto takes employment 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 Roberto agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Roberto Tomassini — employment lawyer in the U.S.
Roberto Tomassini is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
Roberto Tomassini is a partner in Koskie Minsky’s Pension and Employee Benefits Group with extensive experience advising and representing employees, unions, plan administrators, trustees and their advisors and consultants regarding all aspects of pension and employee benefit plan structuring, administration, regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibilities. Roberto has particular expertise relating to income and sales tax issues affecting the design and administration of pension and employee benefit plans.His experience spans a broad scope of benefit plan and non-profit organizations, including registered and unregistered pension funds, foreign pension plans, health and welfare trusts, employee benefit plans, employee trusts, training trust funds, self-funded leave plans, supplementary unemployment benefit plans, fraternal benefit societies, industry stabilization funds and registered charities.Roberto brings to his practice a pragmatic and results oriented approach influenced by his diverse professional experiences, including interim executive administrator of the benefits administration company for various benefit funds maintained by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 353; in-house counsel and human resource manager for a large Canadian distribution company; and his extensive volunteer and pro-bono work with a variety of charitable organizations.Roberto has written extensively in the area of pension and employee benefits. He is a primary editor and contributor to Employee Benefits in Canada (Third Edition Revised), published by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, which is used as a primary resource by several Canadian educational institutions.
Roberto's approach to employment cases
Roberto Tomassini is a partner in Koskie Minsky’s Pension and Employee Benefits Group with extensive experience advising and representing employees, unions, plan administrators, trustees and their advisors and consultants regarding all aspects of pension and employee benefit plan structuring, administration, regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibilities. Roberto has particular expertise…
Clients Roberto works with
Roberto reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Roberto has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits Law (2026).
Locations
Roberto Tomassini's office in Toronto
Roberto's primary office is at 20 Queen Street West, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Roberto Tomassini — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Roberto usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Roberto charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roberto'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; Roberto will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Roberto
Roberto discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Roberto confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Roberto's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Roberto Tomassini
How much does it cost to hire Roberto for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Roberto walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Roberto offer a free consultation?
Roberto charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roberto's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Roberto's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment 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. Roberto gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Roberto take my case if I'm outside the area?
Roberto evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Roberto'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 Roberto?
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. Roberto will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Roberto accepting new employment clients right now?
Roberto's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.