Azevedo & Nelson
3 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,347 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 306 handling Personal Injury.
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Azevedo & Nelson is a small personal injury and civil litigation firm with its main office on College Street in Toronto. It's been operating for more than 20 years. Antonio F. Azevedo, called to the Ontario bar in 1988, and Rebecca L. Nelson, called in 1992, lead the firm alongside William D. Ribeiro, called in 2002. Azevedo studied at York University before earning a law degree and a masters of law from Osgoode Hall Law School, and holds a Law Society of Upper Canada certified specialist designation in civil litigation from 1999. Nelson has practiced personal injury law exclusively since being called to the bar and has appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal.
Ribeiro focuses on construction lien and commercial litigation and was recently certified as a specialist in construction law by the Law Society of Ontario, one of about 35 lawyers with that designation in the province. The firm's work covers personal injury, insurance litigation, occupiers' liability, disability and CPP appeals, and construction lien disputes. Beyond its Toronto office, the firm keeps consultation offices for client meetings in West Etobicoke, Kitchener, Brampton, Burlington, Oakville, and Hamilton. Azevedo and Ribeiro both speak Portuguese, and the firm offers consultations in English and Portuguese.
Milestones & recognition
- Antonio F. Azevedo earned a certified specialist designation in civil litigation from the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1999 and completed advanced mediator training at the CDC Institute in Boulder, Colorado.
- Rebecca L. Nelson has taught mediation advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School since 2013 and has represented clients in reported decisions including Correia v. Canac Kitchens (Ontario Court of Appeal, 2008) and Belair Direct v. Shoup (2012).
- William D. Ribeiro was certified as a specialist in construction law by the Law Society of Ontario, one of about 35 lawyers with that designation in the province.
In the community
- Antonio Azevedo discusses legal issues weekly on CHIN Radio in Toronto.
- Antonio Azevedo takes part in community charity work and coaches youth sports.
Fees & payment
Contingency
Free consultationLawyers 3
Certified Specialists
A designation granted by the Law Society of Ontario, not a self-declared area of focus.
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1988–2002 · median 34 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Queen's University Faculty of Law 3 of 3 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, Portuguese
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office at 892 College Street sits west of Bathurst Street, in the stretch of College Street that Wikipedia calls the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, a strip of restaurants, cafes, and small shops with the neighbourhoods of Trinity Bellwoods and Dufferin Grove close by. College Street also forms the northern edge of Little Portugal, where storefronts along College and Dundas Streets have long served Toronto's Portuguese community. That's a fitting location for a firm where two of the three lawyers, Antonio Azevedo and William Ribeiro, speak Portuguese and where consultations are offered in English and Portuguese.
Rather than opening full branch offices, the firm meets clients closer to home at consultation locations in West Etobicoke, Kitchener, Brampton, Burlington, Oakville, and Hamilton, a footprint that covers a wide swath of the western Greater Toronto Area and into Waterloo Region.
Frequently asked questions
- I was hurt in a car accident. Can Azevedo & Nelson help?
- Yes. The firm handles motor vehicle accident claims, including cases involving denied claims a client wants to reopen, and says it only estimates a possible settlement range once a lawyer has evaluated the injury and the details of the case.
- My long term disability claim was denied or cut off. Can the firm help?
- Yes. Azevedo & Nelson handles long term and short term disability claims, including cases where benefits were denied or abruptly terminated, and offers a free consultation to review the situation.
- I'm a subcontractor who hasn't been paid on a project. Can Azevedo & Nelson help me file a construction lien?
- Yes. The firm represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in construction lien matters across the Greater Toronto Area, including filing liens, pursuing breach of trust claims, and claiming against payment bonds.
- Does Azevedo & Nelson have an office near me outside Toronto?
- The firm's main office is in Toronto, and it keeps consultation offices for client meetings in West Etobicoke, Kitchener, Brampton, Burlington, Oakville, and Hamilton.
- Do I have to speak English to work with Azevedo & Nelson?
- No. The firm offers services in English and Portuguese. For other languages, it asks clients to bring a family member or friend to the initial consultation and can arrange professional translation if needed.
- What should I bring to my free initial consultation?
- Two pieces of identification, at least one with a photo. Any documents related to the claim are helpful but not required.
Where to find them
892 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1A4 · 833-293-8336
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