John J Magyar

About John

John J Magyar was called to the bar in 2013 and now runs a family law, wills, and estates practice serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and Mississauga. He articled under family law lawyer Wanda B F Corston in London, Ontario, working with many clients from the local Indigenous community. Before law, he worked as a recording engineer and music producer, and he draws on that background when advising clients with literary or music-industry estates. He has gone through a divorce himself and served as co-executor of his father's estate, giving him first-hand experience with the matters he handles. He also acts as a travelling notary and provides independent legal advice, and has published research in the Statute Law Review, the Common Law World Review, and the Modern Law Review.

Practice areas

Family Law Wills, Estates & Trusts Notary & Commissioner Services

Education & credentials

Law school

University of Western Ontario

Undergraduate

University of Western Ontario, BA (Philosophy)

Other degrees

LLM, University of Western Ontario
PhD, Law, University of Cambridge