Silene Malhao, Insurance Attorney in the United States
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
LawyeratHimelfarb Proszanski
Practicing insurance since 2012.
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Silene Malhao is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Silene has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
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- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Silene Malhao: Silene Malhao is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Silene has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Silene Malhao
Silene concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Silene handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases nationwide
Silene 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 Silene agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Silene 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 Silene agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Silene Malhao — Over 14 years of the U.S. insurance experience
Silene Malhao is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Silene has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Himelfarb Proszanski.
Silene Malhao obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Toronto in 2004. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2011. She was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2012 after completing her articles at a Toronto-based full-service law firm.
Prior to joining Himelfarb Proszanski LLP, Silene practiced at a well-respected litigation firm in Toronto.
Silene works primarily in the area of personal injury and insurance litigation.
She is fluent in Portuguese and a member of the Portuguese-Canadian Lawyers Association and the Canadian Bar Association.
Working with Silene on a insurance matter
Silene Malhao obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Toronto in 2004. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2011. She was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2012 after completing her articles at a Toronto-based full-service law firm. Prior to joining Himelfarb Proszanski LLP, Silene practiced at a…
Clients Silene works with
Silene reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Silene Malhao's legal education and bar admissions
Osgoode Hall Law School
J.D. · 2011
University of Toronto
B.A. Honours · 2004
Jurisdictions
Silene's state bar admissions
Ontario
2012 · ACTIVE
Silene studied at J.D. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Honours in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Silene completed J.D. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Honours in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Silene runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Silene's professional memberships and bar associations
Portuguese-Canadian Lawyers Association Canadian Bar Association
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Locations
Silene Malhao's office in Toronto
Silene's primary office is at 480 University Ave., Suite 1401, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Himelfarb Proszanski
480 University Ave., Suite 1401
Toronto, ON M5G 1V2
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How to hire Silene Malhao — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Silene usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Silene charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Silene'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; Silene will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Silene
Silene discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Silene confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Silene's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Silene Malhao
How much does it cost to hire Silene for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Silene walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Silene offer a free consultation?
Silene charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Silene's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Silene's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Silene gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Silene take my case if I'm outside the area?
Silene evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Silene'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 Silene?
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. Silene will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Silene accepting new insurance clients right now?
Silene's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.