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As a full-service law firm, we pride ourselves on our broad range of expertise and experience. Our clients have trust and confidence that we truly understand what they do and will work together to advance the success of their business. We have the right team to meet your legal needs when and how you need us.

The right people deliver exceptional service.

What makes the lawyers at Torkin Manes different? We know our clients and we can relate to their market and their needs. We thrive on providing exceptional client service and we handle all matters with a personal approach and a positive attitude.

We are proud to have 22 of our partners recognized as leaders in their fields in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Torkin Manes recognized by Canadian Lawyer as a top regional firm.

We are proud to be named a Top 10 Ontario Regional Firm by Canadian Lawyer media. This survey polled lawyers and in-house counsel from across Canada to vote on Ontario’s full-service regional law firms with criteria including regional service coverage, client base, notable mandates, service excellence and legal expertise.

Featured News & Media

At Torkin Manes, we are dedicated to delivering our knowledge and expertise through various resources and insights. These include our news, events, publications (including Legal Point, Legal Watch, Legal Source) and videos.

Adjudicative Tribunal Primer

Ontario Bar Association Join Marco P. Falco on Tuesday, December 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ontario Bar Association’s Adju...

Dec 04, 2018

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Security by design: California’s new IoT security laws

Canadian Lawyer Online — IT Girl Column On Sept. 28, California became the first U.S. state to specifically regulate the security of connect...

Nov 19, 2018

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Significant details about Ontario cannabis retail revealed by provincial government

Yesterday, the Ontario Government released a number of significant details about Ontario cannabis re...

Nov 15, 2018

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Fire Code Charges Withdrawn Against Foster Home Operator

Torkin Manes LegalPoint On February 24, 2017, a foster home operated by Connor Homes was engulfed in flames after one of the...

Nov 15, 2018

In the News

Young couples living together to save on housing costs need to sign this often overlooked pact — Laurie Pawlitz speaks to the Globe & Mail on the importance of cohabitation agreements

The Globe & Mail There are many common-law couples who haven’t signed anything – and who stand to lose a lot in the e...

Nov 15, 2018

Firm News

Daniel Melamed and Laurie Pawlitza invited to speak before the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-78

Daniel Melamed and Laurie Pawlitza, partners in our Family Law Group, have been chosen as two of the...

Nov 14, 2018

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How your company can wind up on the hook for your support obligations

Special to the National Post The veil that protects the corporation can be pierced and the corporation may find itself liable for...

Nov 14, 2018

Torkin Manes LegalWatch

What Role Does “Fairness” Play in Statutory Interpretation?

Torkin Manes LegalWatch For decades, the modern approach to statutory interpretation has required judges to discern legislat...

Nov 13, 2018

The right law firm changes everything.

The right people deliver exceptional service.

Torkin Manes recognized by Canadian Lawyer as a top regional firm.

Featured News & Media