What is a Construction Lien? Under Part III of Ontario’s Construction Act, a construction lien in Ontario is a registration on title to a property and is available to any person who is under a contract and has supplied services or materials to the “improvement” of the property in Ontario. In accordance with the Act, […]
Book a consultation with us Collingwood Family Lawyers Our Collingwood family lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) understands the delicate nature and need for compassion when dealing with matters between spouses, children and relatives. We handle a wide range of family law issues such as child custody, child support, marriage contracts and more – […]
Collingwood Employment Lawyer Larry Keown has practiced with the firm since 1997 as a litigator in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate law and employment law including commercial landlord and tenant litigation, leasing disputes, real estate and mortgage litigation, banking recovery litigation, title insurance litigation, bankruptcy, receivership and insolvency, wrongful dismissal and employment law, […]
Employment Lawyers in Collingwood It is important to consult with experienced employment lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) when you are trying to navigate through complex legal issues. The law surrounding your rights and obligations in the employment context is found in many different statutes including the Employment Standards Act, the Canada Labour Code, the Ontario Human […]
TORONTO COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER As a commercial litigator, Graeme has been involved in a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, fraudulent conveyances, mortgages and powers of sale, trial advocacy, professional negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings, mortgage enforcement litigation, injunctions, claims against directors and officers, appeals, and commercial arbitrations. Graeme […]
Graeme Oddy is a partner with Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) in our commercial litigation and tax law department. He holds a B.A. (Hons.) and a J.D. from the University of Toronto. He was called to the Bar in 2018 and joined DSF in 2022. Prior to joining DSF, he articled for a boutique multi-national […]
Collingwood We welcome individuals and businesses located across Simcoe County and surrounding areas to meet their legal needs from our new location closest to them. Needless to say, Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) is no stranger to Simcoe County with our office presence in Barrie through which we have served a large clientele in the […]
It is a common assumption among estate trustees that in order to administer an estate, a deceased’s Last Will and Testament must always be probated; that is, submitted to the court along with an application and supporting documents in a process whereby the court examines such Will in order to determine its validity and authenticity, […]
Toronto Estates Litigation Lawyer Esther Abecassis is passionate about estate litigation and recognizes the crucial importance of this time in the lives of her clients. By utilizing technical skills, teamwork and compassion, she is always looking for innovative ways in which to reach solutions for her client, while at all times remaining mindful of the […]
This is an update to our blog originally posted on July 6, 2021. There is no federal or provincial legislation requiring eligible individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, employers may impose their own vaccination policies as part of a good faith effort to follow public health guidance, stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect […]