About Ciotoli Law

Ciotoli Law is a Toronto litigation and criminal defence firm run by founder Lou Ciotoli, who was called to the Ontario bar in 2001. Ciotoli earned a Specialized Honours degree in Public Policy and Administration from York University in 1995, completed a Regulatory and Public Administration program at Seneca College in 1996, and received an LL.B. from the University of Windsor in 1999. The firm has conducted trials at all levels of court in Ontario and has argued appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

The practice covers civil litigation, including wrongful dismissal, professional negligence, contract disputes, and shareholder and partnership disputes, along with criminal defence work ranging from impaired driving and assault charges to white collar and cyber crime matters. It also handles disability insurance law and administrative or regulatory matters, including proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and under the Liquor Licence Act and the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. Ciotoli is a member of the Advocates' Society, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, and the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization, and is fluent in Italian. The firm's office moved to its current Bathurst Street location effective September 1, 2020.

Milestones & recognition

  • Founder Lou Ciotoli earned a Specialized Honours degree in Public Policy and Administration from York University in 1995.
  • Completed a Regulatory and Public Administration program at Seneca College in 1996.
  • Received an LL.B. from the University of Windsor in 1999.
  • Called to the Ontario bar in 2001.
  • Has conducted trials at all levels of court in Ontario and appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
  • Member of the Advocates' Society, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, and the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization.

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The neighbourhood

Ciotoli Law's office is on Bathurst Street in Toronto. The firm's site notes it moved to this location effective September 1, 2020, after an earlier relocation, and it's from here that the firm handles civil litigation and criminal defence matters heard in courts across Ontario.

Frequently asked questions

I think I was wrongfully dismissed from my job. Can Ciotoli Law help?
Yes. Wrongful dismissal is one of the employment matters the firm handles as part of its civil litigation practice.
I've been charged with impaired driving. Can Ciotoli Law represent me?
Yes. The firm's criminal defence practice includes impaired driving along with assault, narcotics, firearms, and white collar and cyber crime charges.
Does Ciotoli Law handle disability insurance disputes?
Yes. Disability insurance law is one of the firm's practice areas, alongside civil litigation, criminal defence, and administrative law.
Is there someone at Ciotoli Law who speaks Italian?
Yes. Founder Lou Ciotoli is fluent in Italian and is a member of the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization.
What courts does Ciotoli Law appear in?
The firm has conducted trials at all levels of court in Ontario and has argued appeals at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Where is Ciotoli Law located and how do I reach the firm?
The office is at 3173 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2B1. The firm can be reached by phone at (416) 551-9671.

Where to find them

3173 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M6A 2B1 · 416-551-9671

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