Chapnick & Associates
2 lawyers · Established 1979 · City of Toronto
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Chapnick & Associates is a general practice law firm in downtown Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood. The firm was established in 1979 and moved into its own offices at 228 Carlton Street in 1983. It structures its practice so a team of lawyers and support staff can handle a client's legal matters from a single location, and it offers a free initial consultation that includes a cost estimate for legal services.
The firm's practice covers business law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, immigration, personal injury, real estate, and wills and estate planning. One area it has followed closely since 1984 is motorcycle law: the firm has been associated with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, the International Coalition of Motorcyclists, and the Aid to Injured Motorcyclist program, giving it particular familiarity with the legal issues that come up for riders. The firm describes its business as built on repeat clients and referrals rather than advertising, and says it will refer a matter to a specialist when one is needed.
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Milestones & recognition
- Established in 1979 as a downtown Toronto general practice, moving into its own offices in Cabbagetown in 1983.
- Has been associated with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), the International Coalition of Motorcyclists (ICOM), and the Aid to Injured Motorcyclist program (AIM) since 1984.
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- Languages on the roster
- English
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office on Carlton Street sits right at the edge of Cabbagetown, a downtown Toronto neighbourhood known for one of the largest concentrations of surviving Victorian era housing in the city. Carlton Street itself forms the northern boundary of the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District, a plan the city adopted in 2024 to protect the area's late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture.
Carlton Street north of Gerrard once housed both working class residents and wealthy Victorian mansions, and local opposition in the 1950s kept several of those Carlton Street homes from being demolished for a proposed Don Valley Parkway exit. It's a fitting setting for a firm that has practiced from the same stretch of Cabbagetown since moving into its own offices there in 1983.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of legal work does Chapnick & Associates handle?
- The firm is a general practice covering business law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, immigration, personal injury, real estate, and wills and estate planning. If a matter falls outside its own experience, the firm says it will refer clients to a specialist.
- I was hurt in a motorcycle accident, can Chapnick & Associates help?
- Yes. The firm has been associated with motorcycle organizations including the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, the International Coalition of Motorcyclists, and the Aid to Injured Motorcyclist program since 1984, and it handles personal injury claims arising from motorcycle accidents.
- Does Chapnick & Associates offer a free consultation?
- Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation, during which it reviews the client's situation and provides a cost estimate for the legal work involved.
- Can Chapnick & Associates help me buy or sell a home in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm handles real estate transactions in Ontario, including homes, cottages, condominiums, and business property.
- Can Chapnick & Associates prepare a will or help with estate planning?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills and helps with estate planning, and notes that estate plans often involve working alongside a client's accountant.
- How long has Chapnick & Associates been practicing in Toronto?
- The firm was established in 1979 and has operated from its own offices in Cabbagetown, at 228 Carlton Street, since 1983.
Where to find them
228 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2L1 · 416-968-2160
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