Carranza LLP
5 lawyers · Established 1994 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 306 handling Personal Injury.
About Carranza LLP
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Carranza LLP is a personal injury and immigration law firm on Finch Avenue West in Toronto's Downsview area. Juan Carranza, one of the first Central American lawyers called to the Law Society of Upper Canada, opened the practice as a solo practitioner in 1994, starting out with what a 2007 Law Times profile described as just a desk and phone. Volunteer work in Toronto's Latin American community before law school meant the young practice already had clients waiting when the doors opened, and referrals from that same network shaped its early hires.
The firm has since grown to five lawyers plus an in-house immigration consultant with two decades in that field. Personal injury work covers motor vehicle collisions, brain and spinal cord injuries, slip and falls, and long-term disability claims, and the firm also handles wills and notarizations. The team offers service in ten languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Bosnian, Patois and American Sign Language, on top of English, reflecting a staff the firm describes as mainly first and second generation Canadians. Karla Carranza, called to the Ontario bar in 2018, is among the firm's current lawyers.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Juan Carranza founded the firm as a solo practice in 1994, one of the first Central American lawyers called to the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- Juan Carranza was named to a Top 25 Immigrants list in 2012 and recognized as one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanics in Canada in 2007, and received the Somos Capaces award from the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples in 2001.
- Juan Carranza co-authored Oralidad y Litigacion Civil, published by Cejamericas in 2018.
- Juan Carranza founded the Casa Maiz Cultural Centre and has served as past Vice Chair of the William Osler Health System board and past Governor of Centennial College.
In the community
- The firm is a sponsor of SickKids, Sunnybrook, William Osler Health System, Centennial College, St. Michael's Foundation and Osgoode Hall Law School.
- The firm publishes Mosaic, a client newsletter aimed at its multicultural clientele.
- The firm's immigration consultant has spoken publicly on detention review, including a session at Centennial College in 2018.
- A firm lawyer took part in a Hispanic Development Council workshop on healthcare access for seniors in 2018.
- The firm has hosted students through the Law In Action Within Schools program and taken on paralegal licensing placements.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 5
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1994–2018 · median 21 years in practice 4 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, University of Windsor 5 of 5 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, French, Spanish, Tagalog
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits at Finch Avenue West and Keele Street in Toronto's Downsview area, a stretch of north Toronto that a 2007 Law Times profile called one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. That mix shows up in the languages the firm's team speaks and in its long involvement with Latin American and other newcomer communities in the area.
The office is a short walk from Finch West subway station, and the TTC's door to door WheelTrans service operates in the neighbourhood, which matters for a firm whose personal injury clients sometimes have mobility issues after an accident. The firm lists Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Hamilton and several other GTA municipalities as service areas.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Carranza LLP handle immigration matters as well as personal injury claims?
- Yes. Alongside its personal injury practice, the firm runs an immigration practice through an in-house immigration consultant with two decades of experience in that field.
- What languages can I get help in at Carranza LLP?
- The firm offers service in ten languages besides English, including Spanish, French, Tagalog, Portuguese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Italian, Bosnian, Patois and American Sign Language.
- I was hurt in a car accident in Toronto, can Carranza LLP help?
- Personal injury litigation for people hurt in motor vehicle accidents is a core part of the firm's practice, alongside brain, spinal cord and orthopedic injury claims, slip and falls, and long-term disability claims. The firm offers a consultation to discuss a potential claim.
- How long has Carranza LLP been practising in Toronto?
- The firm was founded in 1994 by Juan Carranza, one of the first Central American lawyers called to the Law Society of Upper Canada, and has grown from a solo practice into a team of five lawyers plus an immigration consultant.
- Does Carranza LLP prepare wills?
- Yes, the firm offers wills and notarization services alongside its personal injury and immigration work.
- Where is Carranza LLP located and can I meet with someone in person?
- The office is at 1280 Finch Avenue West, Suite 200, in Toronto, a short walk from Finch West subway station. The firm says it will meet clients at their convenience and will come to a client who has mobility issues.
Where to find them
1280 Finch Ave. W., Suite 200, Toronto, ON M3J 3K6 · 416-633-1065
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