Saba Ahmad

Saba Ahmad

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Litigation Lawyer at Toronto Ontario M6 P 1 H3
Practice Areas: Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes, Commercial, Administrative Law

About Saba

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation, primarily in Ontario.

70%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Saba Ahmad, Barrister

29 Abbott Avenue, Toronto Ontario M6 P 1 H3

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Posted by Heidi | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

The Absolute BEST of the best!

Saba was our saviour when we needed a lawyer last year. Despite her incredibly busy schedule, we sometimes felt like we were her only clients because when she dealt with us, she gave us 100% of her time, care & attention. I am not one to shout from the internet rooftops, but I feel compelled to... in this case. Because in the legal profession, there are very few people like Saba Ahmad. With her it seems like more of a calling, to help people when they are their most vulnerable. Saba is one of those rare few who care deeply for people, going far beyond what any other lawyer would do. She is exceptionally knowledgeable. Within moments of your first conversation with her you have no doubt that she's likely the most intelligent person you've ever met. That being said, it's her empathy that is baffling. Unlike those who created a reputation that yielded a sea of lawyer jokes, she will actually attempt to save her clients money. Needing a litigator is not a good thing, but if you or anyone you know finds themselves in a situation where they need advice or representation, I can't imagine a better lawyer than Saba Ahmad.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2017 | Residential

Best lawyer ever

You can count on Saba to be totally honest and give you the best possible legal advice. She is a total pro and I would recommend her to everybody. I wouldn't have my home if it wasn't for her. She is very strategic in her thinking and plans for every possible contingency - and she thinks years and ye...ars ahead - and plans for it.

Posted by Samantha | December 07, 2017 | Litigation

A rare gem whose goal is to save you money and time.

Should you need to hire a litigator, the one you want to end up with is Saba Ahmad. Not only does she help to clarify the end goal, she aims to define the shortest, cheapest, and least traumatic way to get there. I consulted with her on two occasions - one for my business and one for a family dis...pute. Both times Ms Ahmad asked me questions to cut through the emotional barrier that kept me from making a rational move forward. She then offered clear options for next steps. Did I need a simple letter? Just to understand my rights so I could take care of it myself? What would it cost if I did need to pursue it further? How long would it typically take? What was I prepared to accept? My family members and friends have recommended her to others who had complex and larger scale cases, and the ones who met me afterward thanked me, and told me how different she is; how ethical they found her, even how bewildered they were at first to realize they were in the hands of a rarity in a world of lawyers who strive to maximize billable hours, often beyond what is in their clients' interests. Saba is also intellectually thorough and capable of poignant insights that give you a distinct edge should you choose to hire her.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Contributions, MFY Legal Services Inc. (now "Mobilization for Justice")

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Saba Ahmad, Barrister

2010 - 2012

Associate, Wires Jolley LLP

2009 - 2009

Associate, Stockwoods LLP

2006 - 2007

Associate General Counsel, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler

2004 - 2006

Associate, Cahill Gordon Reindel, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

Ontario Bar Association

Section Executive

Sample of Legal Cases

Swiss Tech Incorporated v. 2316543 Ontario Ltd.

Certificate of Pending Litigation granted - Cross-Motion to Stay dismissed

Cochrane v. Cochrane

Motion granted - matter ongoing

Granger v. Granger

Appeal granted

Trinh v. Luong

Successfully varied injunction and settled underlying claim

Jacob v. Nguyen

Successfully recovered damages and was awarded costs.

Escarpment Biosphere Foundation Inc. v. World Health Initiatives

Settled

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Education

2003

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

New York University

M.A.

1996

University of Toronto

B.Sc.

Speaking Engagements

2017

16th Annual Charter Conference

Charter Remedies

2016

Making Mentorship Work For You

Lawyers Mentoring Lawyers

2013

WBCA and CTC Present

Update on the Legal Challenge against Metrolinx's Diesel Plan

2005

ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference

We've Got a Leak: Are There Solutions Beyond the 'Finger in the Dam'?

Publications

2009

Corporate Litigation D&O Indemnity: Statutory Regimes in Canada and the U.S.

2005

First Amendment & Media Litigation (Section of Litigation/American Bar Association, Chicago, IL), Volume 11, Number 1 ABA Panel Debates Reporter's Privilege

Languages

English

Urdu

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