Abrahams Law
2 lawyers · Durham Region
One of 31 law firms listed in Pickering, and one of 18 handling Real Estate Law.
About Abrahams Law
Abrahams Law Professional Corporation is a full-service firm based in Pickering that serves Durham Region, Scarborough, and the wider Greater Toronto Area. The team draws on 75 combined years of legal experience across real estate, immigration, family law, wills and estates, personal injury, and notary services, and it offers immigration work in both English and Arabic.
Founding lawyer Yemisi Abrahams was called to the Ontario Bar in March 2006, several years after immigrating to Canada in 1999. Earlier legal work in Nigeria included an LLB Honours from the University of Lagos (1982), advanced training at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (1988) and the London Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (1990), and service as Queen's Counsel with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice in departments including public prosecution, legislative drafting, and the Public Guardian and Trustees.
Associate lawyer Dami Abrahams and two licensed paralegals round out the team, one focused on real estate conveyancing and one handling immigration files in English and Arabic. On real estate closings, Abrahams Law acts as counsel for several major Canadian banks, including RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, and HSBC.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founding lawyer Yemisi Abrahams was called to the Ontario Bar in March 2006, after immigrating to Canada in 1999.
- Before moving to Canada, Yemisi Abrahams worked as Queen's Counsel with Nigeria's Lagos State Ministry of Justice, including postings in public prosecution, legislative drafting, and the Public Guardian and Trustees.
- Legal training includes an LLB Honours from the University of Lagos (1982) and advanced study at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (1988) and the London Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (1990).
In the community
- Abrahams Law has been recognized by triOS College for its ongoing support of the college's students and graduates.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2006 · median 20 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Lagos 1 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits on Bayly Street in Pickering's Bay Ridges neighbourhood, a lakefront community bounded by Frenchman's Bay, Lake Ontario, and Highway 401 that grew up around a lighthouse, wharf, and grain elevator built at the bay in the 1870s. The building at 1235 Bayly Street, known as San Francisco by the Bay, suits a practice that draws clients from across Durham Region and into Scarborough and the wider GTA rather than just the immediate area.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Abrahams Law handle real estate closings for home buyers in Durham Region?
- Yes. The firm handles purchases, sales, and refinancing and acts as counsel for several major Canadian banks, including RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, and HSBC. It's also happy to provide an estimate covering legal fees, taxes, and disbursements before you commit to a file.
- Can Abrahams Law help with an immigration application in Arabic?
- Yes. Immigration files are handled in both English and Arabic, covering family sponsorships, work and study permits, permanent residency, citizenship applications, and Express Entry.
- I'm separating from my spouse. Does the firm handle family law matters?
- Yes. Abrahams Law advises on separation, divorce, custody, access, child and spousal support, and property division across Ontario.
- Can Abrahams Law notarize a document I need for use outside Canada?
- Yes. The firm's notary services include certified true copies, affidavits, statutory declarations, and documents prepared for international use, along with powers of attorney, passport application paperwork, and other notarial work.
- How long has founding lawyer Yemisi Abrahams practiced law?
- Yemisi Abrahams was called to the Ontario Bar in March 2006, after immigrating to Canada in 1999 and earlier legal work in Nigeria that included service as Queen's Counsel with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice.
- What information does Abrahams Law need to start a real estate purchase file?
- The firm asks for details like your full legal name, marital status, date of birth, contact information, the property address, closing date, purchase price, and any deposit, along with the names of the vendor, your real estate agent, and your mortgage broker. Not everything has to arrive at once, but the sooner it's in, the sooner the file can move.
Where to find them
1235 Bayly Street, Unit 13, Pickering, ON L1W 1L7 · 905-250-2220
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