Allen & Malek LLP
3 lawyers · Established 1985 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 679 handling Wills, Estates & Trusts.
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Allen & Malek LLP is a small law firm in downtown Toronto focused on estate and business law. William Allen, known as Bill, opened the practice in 1985 at age 57 after about seventeen years at Lang Michener, following an earlier career practicing with family members Jack Allen and John Bamber Allen (who later became a Provincial Court Judge in Orangeville). The firm operated as Allen & Allen for 35 years before reorganizing on October 15, 2020 as Allen & Malek LLP, a limited liability partnership. Current partner John Allen joined the practice in 1992, extending the firm's family history into a second generation.
John Allen was called to the Ontario bar in 1991 and later earned a Masters and PhD in law from Osgoode Hall Law School while working full time at the firm. John Allen was a Certified Financial Planner and is a part-time deputy judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court. Partner Adam Malek studied philosophy at Bishop's University before a Juris Doctor at the University of Manitoba and practices estate, business, and employment law. Both partners have contributed chapters to the Estate Planning Handbook and to How to Administer an Estate in Ontario, and the firm describes a commitment to plain language documents and next business day responses to calls and emails.
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Milestones & recognition
- 1985: Bill Allen founded what became Allen & Allen after about seventeen years at Lang Michener.
- 2004: Bill Allen received the Ontario Bar Association's Award of Excellence for exceptional lifetime contributions and achievements in trusts and estates law.
- October 15, 2020: Allen & Allen reorganized as Allen & Malek LLP, a limited liability partnership under the Partnerships Act and the Law Society Act.
- William Allen contributed to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of the Estate Planning Handbook (Carswell, 1985, 1991, 1999), and Adam Malek contributed to the 5th edition (Thomson Reuters, 2019); both partners have also contributed to How to Administer an Estate in Ontario.
- John Allen is a part-time deputy judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court, which has jurisdiction to $50,000.
In the community
- John Allen taught law at Queen's University Law School in Kingston.
- John Allen taught business law at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).
- John Allen taught in the paralegal degree program and the post-graduate business program at Humber Polytechnic in Toronto.
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This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1954–1991 · median 53 years in practice 2 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Manitoba 1 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office at 350 Wellington Street West, Suite 205, sits in downtown Toronto just east of the Fashion District. Wikipedia describes the Fashion District as roughly bounded by Bathurst Street, Spadina Avenue, Queen Street West, and Front Street, a name it takes from the garment factories and textile warehouses that filled the area in the early twentieth century. The office itself sits outside those boundaries, in the surrounding mix of downtown offices, condominiums, and restaurants near Spadina Avenue and Blue Jays Way.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Allen & Malek LLP the same firm that used to be called Allen & Allen?
- Yes. The practice operated as Allen & Allen from 1985 until October 15, 2020, when it reorganized as Allen & Malek LLP, a limited liability partnership. It's the same office and the same partners, just a new name and structure.
- Can Allen & Malek LLP prepare my will and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills, powers of attorney documents, and other estate planning documents, and says it aims for plain language documents clients can actually read and understand.
- I need to incorporate a business in Toronto. Does the firm handle that?
- Yes. Allen & Malek LLP handles incorporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, shareholder agreements, and business purchase agreements for companies of different sizes.
- Does the firm only draft wills, or does it also handle estate administration and disputes?
- Both. Beyond drafting wills, the firm assists trustees with probate applications and estate and trust administration, and handles estate litigation such as will challenges and dependant support claims.
- How long has Allen & Malek LLP been practicing in Toronto?
- The firm traces back to 1985, when founder Bill Allen opened the practice after about seventeen years at Lang Michener.
- Where is the office and how do I book a consultation?
- The office is at 350 Wellington Street West, Suite 205, in downtown Toronto. The firm offers a free initial consultation and an online appointment booking page.
Where to find them
350 Wellington Street West, Suite 205, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3W9 · 416-865-0303
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