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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in City of Toronto, Ontario

911 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in Toronto do?

A civil litigation lawyer handles disputes between people or businesses over money, contracts, property, or professional negligence, and represents one side through to a resolution. Common files include unpaid debts and broken agreements, construction and property disputes, shareholder and partnership disagreements, and claims that an advisor or contractor fell below a professional standard. Much of the work happens before any courtroom. A lawyer will exchange documents, question the other side under oath, and try to settle through negotiation or mediation, and most disputes end that way. When a case doesn't settle, it's argued in one of Toronto's civil courts.

Which court hears your dispute?

It depends on how much you're claiming. Ontario's Small Claims Court handles money and property disputes up to $50,000, a limit that rose from $35,000 on October 1, 2025. That court hears everyday claims such as unpaid loans, NSF cheques, property damage, and breach of contract, and you don't need a lawyer to file. In Toronto, Small Claims matters are heard at the 47 Sheppard Avenue East courthouse. Larger claims go to the Superior Court of Justice, whose downtown civil court sits at 330 University Avenue and hears motions, trials, commercial matters, estates, and class actions.

How long do you have to start a claim in Ontario?

For most civil disputes the deadline is two years, set by the Limitations Act, 2002. The clock generally starts on the day you discovered the claim, which is often the day the loss happened but can be later if the problem wasn't obvious at the time. There are exceptions and a separate outer limit, so the date isn't always simple to work out. Because a missed deadline can end a claim before it's heard, it helps to get advice early. An early call also leaves room to settle through negotiation or mediation, which is usually faster and cheaper than a trial.

How do you choose a litigation firm in Toronto?

Look for a firm that gives you a candid read on your case, including the weak points, rather than only the outcome you want to hear. Ask what the matter is likely to cost, how long it may take, and who will handle your file day to day. It's worth asking whether the firm is willing to go to trial, because a lawyer known to settle everything has less leverage in a negotiation. Toronto firms are spread across the old city and the communities of North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and York, so there's usually one near you.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in Toronto below.

A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law (ASR Law) is a Toronto litigation boutique that practises family law and estates litigation. The firm uses negotiation, mediation, and arbitration as well as litigation to resolv…

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A&O Shearman

16 lawyers · Est. 2024

A&O Shearman is a global law firm formed in 2024 through the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. It has nearly 4,000 lawyers worldwide, including offices on the U.S. east and west coasts, in Texas, Chicag…

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AAA Law LLP

4 lawyers

AAA Law LLP is a Toronto law firm offering trial and litigation, family law, and Canadian immigration services, along with employment law, personal injury, and criminal defence work. It was founded by Abdalla Ali Al-B…

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Aaron Meng Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto-based litigation firm established in 2018, with a foundation in corporate, commercial, and real estate law. It represents individuals and businesses across the Grea…

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Abel Law

2 lawyers

Abel Law is a full-service law firm with offices in downtown Brampton and Etobicoke, serving the Greater Toronto Area. It practices family and divorce law, and general practice areas including real estate, wills and e…

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Acikgoz Law

1 lawyer

Acikgoz Law is a solo legal practice based in North York, Toronto, run by lawyer Cemal Acikgoz. The practice covers criminal and quasi-criminal defence, family law, immigration, real estate, and civil litigation.

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ACL Law

1 lawyer

ACL Law is the Ontario litigation and regulatory practice of Carina Lentsch, a lawyer licensed with the Law Society of Ontario. It focuses on defending regulated health professionals in College complaints, investigati…

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Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP

21 lawyers · Est. 2018

Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP is a Toronto litigation boutique founded in 2018 that serves clients across Canada and internationally. Its lawyers handle commercial, administrative, employment, insurance, and estate litig…

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Adam Silverberg Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2024

Adam Silverberg Law is a Toronto sole practice founded in early 2024 by Adam Silverberg. It offers services in civil litigation, estate litigation, real estate, corporate and commercial matters, and wills and estates,…

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Addario Law Group LLP

13 lawyers · Est. 2012

Addario Law Group LLP is a Toronto litigation boutique founded by Frank Addario in 2012, focused on criminal, civil, regulatory and public law matters. The firm handles white-collar and investigation mandates, profess…

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Addo Law Professional Corporation is a client-focused law firm with offices in Toronto and Ottawa, practicing civil litigation, family law, construction law, and real estate law, including real estate litigation and t…

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Adrian Lomaga Personal Injury Law P.C. is a Toronto personal injury boutique run by a single practitioner, Adrian Lomaga. The firm handles motor vehicle accidents, accident benefits, disability claims, medical malprac…

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ADS Law Professional Corporation has offices in Mississauga and Toronto and serves clients across Ontario in person or remotely. It focuses on real estate, corporate, wills and estates, family law, and civil litigatio…

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Advocan Law LLP

2 lawyers

Advocan Law LLP is a Toronto boutique law firm serving clients around the world, with a focus on technology companies, financings, and commercial litigation. The firm advises entrepreneurs and investors on IP, contrac…

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AEGIS Law is a bilingual (English and Mandarin/Cantonese) firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, offering full-spectrum legal counsel across civil, corporate, criminal, immigration, and financial matters. …

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Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP is a Toronto litigation boutique in the Financial District that represents businesses in commercial, competition, and regulatory disputes. The firm's practice spans corporate and commercial…

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Agha Law

1 lawyer

Agha Law is a Toronto employment and labour law firm representing both employees and employers in workplace disputes, including termination without cause, wrongful dismissal, severance negotiation, and human rights cl…

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Agueci Calabretta

8 lawyers · Est. 1983

Agueci Calabretta is a boutique Ontario law firm based in Toronto that specializes in debtor/creditor law, with a particular focus on mortgage enforcement for financial institutions. Founded in 1983 by Joseph Agueci a…

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Ahangama Law Professional Corporation is a Toronto firm founded in 2017 and led by principal lawyer Anoshan Ahangama, offering legal and paralegal services to individuals, families, and businesses across the Greater T…

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Ahlawat Law Professional Corporation is an Ontario law firm licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, offering legal services in corporate law, technology and AI law, privacy law, civil litigation, and immigration matte…

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Aikins Law

2 lawyers

Aikins Law is a Toronto trial-focused litigation boutique specializing in corporate insurance defence, medical malpractice, professional liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Its lawyers have over 35 years of expe…

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AINA LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION is a general practice firm in Scarborough, Ontario, serving individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations. It focuses on real estate, wills, family law, civil litigation, …

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Aird & Berlis LLP

46 lawyers

Aird & Berlis LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm headquartered in Toronto, with a second office in Vancouver. It advises domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, startups, governm…

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Aitken Legal

1 lawyer

Aitken Legal is a Toronto commercial litigation boutique founded by Craig Aitken. It handles commercial and civil disputes, fraud and asset recovery, corporate and shareholder disputes, NDAs and trade secrets, and app…

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