Tara McPhail, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General
Practicing civil rights since 2006.
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Tara McPhail is an attorney based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Tara has over 20 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 20 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Tara McPhail: Tara McPhail is an attorney based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Tara has over 20 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Tara's practice areas in the U.S.
Tara concentrates on civil rights, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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General
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
Tara takes civil rights 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 Tara agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Tara 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 Tara agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Tara 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 Tara agrees to represent you.
Biography
Tara McPhail, civil rights attorney serving the U.S.
Tara McPhail is an attorney based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Tara has over 20 years of legal experience. Tara works from the U.S. and takes on civil rights matters across the region.
Tara McPhail is a lawyer practicing employment, human rights, labour and 1 other area of law. Tara received a degree from McGill University in 2005, and has been licensed for 20 years. Tara practices in Vancouver, BC.
Working with Tara on a civil rights matter
Tara McPhail is a lawyer practicing employment, human rights, labour and 1 other area of law. Tara received a degree from McGill University in 2005, and has been licensed for 20 years. Tara practices in Vancouver, BC.
Who Tara represents
Tara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Tara studied and practices
McGill University
B.C.L. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Tara's state bar admissions
British Columbia
2007 · ACTIVE
Ontario
2006 · ACTIVE
Tara studied at B.C.L. in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Tara completed B.C.L. in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tara runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Tara McPhail's office in Vancouver
Tara's primary office is at P.O. Box 10424, Pacific Centre, 777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1300, Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1K2. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
P.O. Box 10424, Pacific Centre, 777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1300
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2
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How to hire Tara McPhail — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tara'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; Tara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Tara
Tara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Tara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tara McPhail
How much does it cost to hire Tara for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tara offer a free consultation?
Tara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tara's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Tara's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Tara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tara take my case if I'm outside the area?
Tara evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Tara'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 Tara?
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. Tara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tara accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Tara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.