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Real Estate Law Firms in City of Hamilton, Ontario

89 law firms.

What does a real estate lawyer in Hamilton do?

In Ontario a real estate lawyer, not a notary, closes the deal for you. That means running a title search on the property, sending requisitions to clear up any problems the search turns up, and registering the transfer and mortgage on closing day. Whether you're buying in central Hamilton, Waterdown, or Ancaster, the lawyer also reviews the agreement of purchase and sale, arranges title insurance, and confirms you receive clear title. On a sale, the same lawyer discharges your existing mortgage and pays out what you owe.

Most closings need no court at all. If a deal collapses or a title dispute turns into litigation, it would be heard at the Superior Court of Justice at the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East in downtown Hamilton, though that's rare for a routine purchase.

How does a real estate closing work in Ontario?

Land registration in Ontario is electronic. Your lawyer registers the deed and any mortgage online through the province's Teraview system rather than at a physical counter. On registration you'll pay the provincial Land Transfer Tax, calculated on the purchase price and rising with the value of the home. It's usually the largest closing cost after your down payment, so plan for it early.

Hamilton buyers sometimes ask about a second, municipal land transfer tax, but that one applies only in the City of Toronto. Buy in Stoney Creek, Dundas, or anywhere else in Hamilton and you pay the provincial tax alone, with no municipal charge on top.

What refund can first-time buyers claim?

First-time buyers in Ontario can claim a refund of the provincial land transfer tax, capped at $4,000. It can wipe out the tax entirely on a lower-priced home and reduce it on a pricier one. To qualify you have to be at least 18, you can't have owned a home anywhere in the world before, and you have to move in as your principal residence within nine months of closing. Your lawyer claims the refund electronically at registration, so in most cases the credit is applied on closing day and you never pay the tax up front. Ask your firm to check your eligibility well before you close.

How do you choose a real estate firm in Hamilton?

Look for a firm that closes residential deals in your area regularly, since a local lawyer knows the builders, the common title issues, and the registry practice. Ask for a flat quote that separates the legal fee from the disbursements, and confirm who will handle your file and be reachable near your closing date. Firms are spread across the city, from downtown Hamilton out to Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, and Waterdown, so there's usually one close to home.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the real estate law firms in Hamilton below.

This is the Hamilton, Ontario law office of Adenike Aderibigbe. Its work covers immigration and refugee matters, real estate, family law, and the sale and purchase of businesses. The office accepts Legal Aid clients.

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Agro Zaffiro LLP

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Agro Zaffiro LLP is a full-service law firm founded in Hamilton and serving Ontario for over 70 years. Its lawyers work across most areas of law, with particular strength in insurance defence, personal injury, civil a…

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Anjum Law Professional Corporation is the practice of Bilal Anjum, with branches in Ancaster (Hamilton area) and Woodbridge (Toronto area). Its work covers real estate law, family law, and immigration. Visits are by a…

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Anwar Immigration Law Office provides strategic legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, immigration, refugee, and real estate matters across Ontario. The firm handles appeals at all levels and judi…

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Arrow Law is a boutique law firm with offices in Toronto and Hamilton, practicing immigration, real estate, and family law for clients across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Durham Region. The firm also offe…

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Bartolini, Berlingieri, Barrafato, Fortino LLP (BBBF LLP) is a Hamilton law firm founded by the late Mario Bartolini, with more than 40 years of service across the Golden Horseshoe. It runs two offices in Hamilton and…

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Bernstein Law Group is a Hamilton firm in a heritage building on James Street South, near the courthouse. It practises criminal defence, personal injury, mental health and capacity law, and real estate. Founded by Ste…

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Brent Hurst Law Office is a sole-practice law firm in Hamilton, Ontario. Brent T. Hurst handles criminal law, administrative tribunals, Consent and Capacity Board and Ontario Review Board matters, Gladue matters, and …

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Brown Vitulli LLP is a Hamilton law firm serving individuals, businesses, and corporations on a local, regional, and national basis. It offers real estate, estate planning, corporate and commercial law, and litigation…

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Burns Associates

2 lawyers · Est. 1974

Burns Associates is a Hamilton law firm founded in 1974 by A. Douglas Burns. It serves individuals, families, and corporations across Southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines. T…

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Campbell Mihailovich Uggenti LLP is a Hamilton, Ontario law firm handling wills and estates, corporate and commercial matters, and real estate. The firm's lawyers include Noel Adair Campbell, Michael Mihailovich, Brun…

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Charlton Law

1 lawyer

Charlton Law is a solo law practice in Hamilton, Ontario offering family law, real estate law, wills, estates and trusts, and corporate and commercial law. The firm is led by Tyler L. Richards, who works closely with …

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Chris Argiropoulos PC is a law practice in Hamilton focusing on corporate and commercial litigation, real estate, personal injury, estates and wills, and incorporations. The firm functions on core values of trust, hon…

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Christina Sousa Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2018

Christina Sousa Law is a solo real estate practice in Waterdown, Ontario, operating as Christina Sousa Professional Corporation. Christina Sousa established the firm in 2018 after working at a boutique Burlington law …

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Cicchi & Giangregorio

2 lawyers · Est. 1991

Cicchi & Giangregorio is a law practice that's operated since 1991. Its work covers real estate law, corporate law, wills and powers of attorney, and estate administration.

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Confente Garcea

2 lawyers · Est. 1994

Confente Garcea is a Hamilton, Ontario law firm founded in 1994 by Andrew Confente and Sam Garcea. It assists clients with criminal, family, and real estate matters. Andrew Confente focuses on criminal defence, while …

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Connor, Araiche and Grilli is a Hamilton law firm founded in 2021, serving Ontario in corporate and commercial law, real estate, and wills and estate planning. The firm works with clients through all stages of busines…

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Counsel Law

1 lawyer

Counsel Law is a business law practice in Hamilton, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto, Hamilton, and Burlington regions. It specializes in flat-rate and direct-access legal services for small and medium-sized busin…

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De Rubeis Lawyers

2 lawyers · Est. 1981

De Rubeis Lawyers was established in 1981 and serves clients across Hamilton and the surrounding region with offices in Hamilton and Stoney Creek. The firm specializes in real estate, mortgages, title insurance, wills…

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Drake Law

10 lawyers

Drake Law is a multi-office family law, real estate law, and wills and estates firm with its head office in London, Ontario and branch offices in Sarnia, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, a…

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Duxbury Law

2 lawyers

Specialized litigation firm with over 30 years of experience serving Southern Ontario from offices in Hamilton and Brantford. Duxbury Law handles business disputes, property disputes, construction disputes, estates an…

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E. J. Porter & Associates

1 lawyer · Est. 1998

E. J. Porter & Associates (Porter Law) is a multi-discipline law firm founded in 1998 by Elizabeth Porter. It's based at the Great Building in Ohsweken on the Six Nations of the Grand River, with a satellite office in…

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EOJ Legal Practice is a boutique law firm based in Hamilton, Ontario, offering legal services in family law, real estate, wills and estate planning, child protection, and corporate law. The firm is led by Principal At…

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Escarpment Law Group

5 lawyers · Est. 2011

Escarpment Law Group is dedicated primarily to real estate law, handling residential and commercial purchases, sales, and mortgage refinances. It also offers estate planning (wills, powers of attorney, estate administ…

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