Av. Thomas McRae

Av. Thomas McRae

Thomas McRae was born and raised in Toronto, and obtained his law degree in 1989 from the University of Toronto. Upon his call to the bar in 1991 (when he was awarded the Law Society First Prize), he commenced practising with Shibley Righton.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas McRae at a glance

Thomas McRae is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wills, estate planning, employment, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1991). Educated at University of Toronto (LL.B., 1989) and University of Toronto, St. Michael's College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates' Society, Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers' Association, Canadian Tax Foundation.

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  • Thomas McRae was born and raised in Toronto, and obtained his law degree in 1989 from the University of Toronto
  • Upon his call to the bar in 1991 (when he was awarded the Law Society First Prize), he commenced practising with Shibley Righton
  • Tom enjoys a broadly-based litigation practice, before all levels of courts in Ontario, as well as the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Tom also represents his clients in mediations, arbitrations and before a wide range of administrative tribunals and at professional disciplinary hearings
  • His practice includes matters of commercial litigation, administrative law, bankruptcy and insolvency, estate litigation, tax litigation and employment litigation
  • Tom has taught Civil Procedure at the Bar Admission Course of the Law Society of Upper Canada, where his classes were generally well attended due, it is widely believed, solely to their brevity
  • Tom believes that the same "no-nonsense" approach he brings to the practice of law should also apply to lawyers biographies
  • However, after being shown a number of ways to make his biography "better", which were followed by threats of applications for injunctive relief, and minutes of settlement which contain provisions ensuring their confidentiality, Tom is prepared to confirm that he is not as "dull" as some people suggest his biography is

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas McRae's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas McRae handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas McRae

What practice areas does Thomas McRae handle?
Thomas McRae focuses on wills, estate planning, employment, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Thomas McRae practiced law?
Thomas McRae has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas McRae go to law school?
Thomas McRae earned their education at (LL.B., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Thomas McRae for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas McRae directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas McRae received?
Thomas McRae's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Eğitim

LL.B.
University of Toronto
- 1989
B.A.
University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
- 1986

Ödüller

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1991

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