Sharaf Sultan, Employment Attorney in the United States
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Sharaf Sultan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Sultan Lawyers.
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- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Sharaf Sultan: Sharaf Sultan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Sultan Lawyers.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sharaf takes on
Sharaf concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharaf handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Sharaf 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 Sharaf agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sharaf Sultan — employment lawyer in the U.S.
Sharaf Sultan is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Sultan Lawyers.
Sharaf Sultan focuses his practice on both employment and workplace immigration law.
Sharaf has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, including wrongful dismissal, design of policies and procedures, as well as workplace human rights matters.
Sharaf advises both large and small employers on a wide range of workplace employment matters, including hiring and termination, performance management, drafting of workplace employment policies, restrictive covenants, and employment contracts. Sharaf also regularly manages employment litigation and human rights applications.
Sharaf further advises employers on a wide range of immigration matters for companies involved in the relocation or hiring of foreignersinto the Canadian labour market. He has extensive experience preparing and providing advice with respect to Business Visitor visa applications, intra-company transfers, and Labour Market Impact Assessment applications. Sharaf’s clients include large American and multinational corporations.
Sharaf regularly writes and speaks on both employment and workplace immigration matters. He has also taught at the university level and continues as an adjunct professor on advocacy, employment and immigration law.
Prior to founding Sultan Lawyers, Sharaf was a lawyer within Heenan Blaikie LLP’s labour and employment group.
Working with Sharaf on a employment matter
Sharaf Sultan focuses his practice on both employment and workplace immigration law. Sharaf has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, including wrongful dismissal, design of policies and procedures, as well as workplace human rights matters. Sharaf advises both large and small employers on a wide range of workplace employment matters, including hiring and termination, performance…
Clients Sharaf works with
Sharaf reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Ottawa
LLB. · 2007
Dalhousie University
— · 2002
University of Toronto
— · 1999
Jurisdictions
Sharaf's state bar admissions
Ontario, Canadian Ba
ACTIVE
Sharaf studied at LLB. in University of Ottawa, — in Dalhousie University, and — in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Sharaf completed LLB. in University of Ottawa, — in Dalhousie University, and — in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharaf runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Sharaf has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Client Choice - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Choice Award - Top Employment Law Firm of 2024 in Toronto
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian HR Awards - 2024 (Finalist) : Labour and Employment Law boutique
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Client Choice - 2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Top Choice Award - Top Employment Law Firm of 2024 in Toronto (2026).
Locations
Sharaf Sultan's office in Toronto
Sharaf's primary office is at 212 Adelaide Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sharaf Sultan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharaf usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharaf charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharaf'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; Sharaf 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 Sharaf
Sharaf 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. Sharaf confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharaf'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 Sharaf Sultan
How much does it cost to hire Sharaf for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharaf walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharaf offer a free consultation?
Sharaf charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharaf's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sharaf'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. Sharaf gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharaf take my case if I'm outside the area?
Sharaf evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Sharaf'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 Sharaf?
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. Sharaf will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharaf accepting new employment clients right now?
Sharaf's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.