Question 1

Do you offer a free consultation?

Accepted Answer

We offer a paid one-hour consultation: a full review of your matter with a lawyer, so you leave knowing where you stand and what your options are.

Question 2

What areas of law do you practise?

Accepted Answer

Our current focus is corporate law and civil litigation. We advise on incorporation, shareholder agreements, contracts, transactions, and compliance, and handle contract, debt, property, employment, negligence, and small claims disputes.

Question 3

What languages can I be served in?

Accepted Answer

Counsel is available in eight languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi/Persian, Punjabi, Spanish, and Tamil. Discuss your matter in the language you speak at home.

Question 4

Where are you located?

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We have two offices: 1585 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 2W1, and 2960 Drew Road, Unit 139, Mississauga, ON L4T 0A5. We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Question 5

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve businesses and individuals across the GTA, including Toronto, Scarborough, Brampton, Mississauga, Milton, Newmarket, Oshawa, Barrie, Guelph, Hamilton, and Bracebridge.

Question 6

How are your fees structured?

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We set out our rates up front, in plain language, before any work begins.

Question 7

How do I book a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Book online or call us at 416-639-0887. Choose a time that works for you. Consultations are available in eight languages.

Question 8

Will the person I meet be the one handling my file?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The person reviewing your file is the person who answers your call.

Question 9

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A mediator helps the parties negotiate their own settlement and cannot impose one. An arbitrator hears the dispute and decides it, much as a judge would. Mediation keeps control with you; arbitration hands it over in exchange for a binding answer.

Question 10

Is mediation binding in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

The mediation itself is not. Nothing said in it can be used against you later, and you are free to walk away. What does bind you is the settlement agreement, if you reach one and sign it — at that point it is an enforceable contract.

Question 11

Can mediation help us avoid court altogether?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. Mediation is faster and materially cheaper than litigating, and a large share of civil matters settle there. It is not a guarantee: if the other side will not engage, or the dispute turns on a point of law that needs deciding, court remains the route.

Question 12

Who pays for mediation?

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The mediator's fee is usually shared equally, though the parties can agree otherwise, and a settlement can allocate it differently. Each side pays its own lawyer.

Question 13

What kinds of disputes suit mediation?

Accepted Answer

Disputes where the parties have a relationship worth preserving, or where the commercial cost of fighting exceeds what is in issue — contract and payment disputes, shareholder and partnership disagreements, and construction or supply disputes all mediate well.

Question 14

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Ontario only a lawyer can complete the transfer of title and register it electronically. A real estate agent negotiates the deal; the lawyer is who actually closes it.

Question 15

What is title insurance and do I need it?

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Title insurance protects you against defects in title, survey problems, and title fraud after closing. It is not legally required, but it is standard on residential purchases and most lenders insist on it.

Question 16

How much is land transfer tax?

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Ontario charges land transfer tax on a sliding scale, and a purchase inside the City of Toronto attracts a second municipal tax on top. First-time buyers may claim rebates against both. Have the figure calculated for your specific price before you budget.

Question 17

How long does a real estate closing take?

Accepted Answer

Typically 30 to 90 days between a firm agreement of purchase and sale and the closing date, though the parties set that date themselves. The legal work — title search, requisitions, mortgage instructions, funds — runs through that window.

Question 18

What happens if a buyer backs out of a house deal?

Accepted Answer

Once the agreement is firm, walking away is a breach of contract. The seller can keep the deposit and sue for any further loss if the property later sells for less. Get advice before you refuse to close, not after.

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