Simmonds Law
6 lawyers · City of Ottawa, City of Toronto
One of 439 law firms listed in Ottawa, and one of 147 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Simmonds Law is a litigation-focused firm headquartered in Ottawa, with a second office in Toronto at 20 Bay Street. Founded by lawyer Taayo Simmonds, the firm practises across eight areas: civil litigation, estate litigation, wills and estates, corporate law, tax litigation, trademark and intellectual property, family law and mediation, and real estate. Its tax litigation work centres on defending individuals and businesses against Canada Revenue Agency audits, reassessments and allegations of non-compliance, and on negotiating settlements or pursuing appeals when a matter can't be resolved by agreement.
Taayo Simmonds holds a B.A. in Political Science with Honours and a law degree, both from Dalhousie University, and is licensed to practise in Ontario as well as a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Before founding the firm, Taayo Simmonds served as an advisor to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Taayo Simmonds also founded GetJustice, a web application built to help Canadians prepare and file their own court documents online.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founder Taayo Simmonds is licensed to practise law in Ontario and is also a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society.
- Before founding Simmonds Law, Taayo Simmonds served as an advisor to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
- Taayo Simmonds is the founder and CEO of GetJustice, a web application built to help Canadians prepare and file court documents online.
In the community
- Taayo Simmonds serves as president of the Gwen Simmonds Foundation, a registered Ottawa charity that provides bursaries to single mothers enrolled in post-secondary studies.
- Taayo Simmonds volunteers with Operation Come Home, an organization that supports homeless and at-risk youth in Ottawa.
- Taayo Simmonds volunteers with the Odawa Native Friendship Centre in Ottawa.
- Taayo Simmonds volunteers with the Ottawa Boys and Girls Club.
- Simmonds Law provides pro bono legal services to Canadians sponsoring refugees through the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Virtual appointmentsLawyers 6
Chadwick Boyd
Of Counsel
Business & Corporate LawWills, Estates & Trusts
Jamie Pudwell
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate Law
Jessica Jeza
Intellectual PropertyWills, Estates & Trusts
Karen Kernisant
Family LawEmployment & Labour Law
Lauren Maynes
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Taayo Simmonds
Founder
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionTax Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2024–2026 · median 1 year in practice 2 of 6 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Ottawa (2), Dalhousie University, Queen's University, University of Ottawa, English Common Law Section 5 of 6 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, French
Who handles what
Offices 2
The neighbourhood
Simmonds Law is headquartered in Ottawa, in a renovated three storey heritage building on Gilmour Street in Centretown, near the corner of Gilmour and Bank Street.
Its Toronto address is a satellite office of the Ottawa firm, on the 11th floor of 20 Bay Street. The tower is part of WaterPark Place in the city's South Core, steps from Union Station and the Lake Ontario waterfront and connected to the PATH pedestrian network.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Simmonds Law handle divorce and family mediation?
- Yes. Family law and mediation is one of the firm's practice areas, alongside its civil litigation and estate litigation work.
- Can Simmonds Law help if the CRA is reassessing me?
- Yes. The firm's tax litigation practice represents individuals and businesses facing CRA audits, reassessments and non-compliance allegations, and can pursue voluntary disclosures, appeals or negotiated settlements.
- Does Simmonds Law register trademarks or handle other IP work?
- Yes. Trademark and intellectual property is one of the firm's listed practice areas.
- I'm buying or selling a home. Can Simmonds Law help with the closing?
- Real estate is one of the firm's practice areas, so it can assist with residential closings.
- Where are Simmonds Law's offices?
- The firm is headquartered in Ottawa at 427 Gilmour Street, with a Toronto office at 20 Bay Street, 11th Floor.
- Does Simmonds Law offer any pro bono services?
- The firm provides pro bono legal help to Canadians sponsoring refugees through the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program.
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