Cohen Barristers & Solicitors
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 764 handling Business & Corporate Law.
About Cohen Barristers & Solicitors
Cohen Barristers & Solicitors is a small general practice in Scarborough, run by Bryon C. Cohen. Cohen is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and earned an undergraduate degree in urban geography from the University of Waterloo in 1967, before being called to the Ontario Bar in 1973. On the firm's own site, Cohen describes the approach as that of a specialized generalist, applying an interdisciplinary background to legal strategy for both business and nonprofit clients.
The practice covers business and corporate law, real estate, wills and estate planning, estate administration, and notary public services. Its client base includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, financial services providers, technology companies, and healthcare practitioners, along with automobile dealerships and restaurants. Cohen has also delivered lectures on business law, real estate law, and estate planning to businesses and government agencies, and staff at the firm are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Bryon C. Cohen graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1973.
- Cohen earned an undergraduate degree in urban geography from the University of Waterloo in 1967.
In the community
- Bryon Cohen is a long time director of Kennedy House Youth Services Inc., a Scarborough youth services organization.
- Cohen was previously a director and vice-president of the Scarborough Business Association, the predecessor to the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce.
- Cohen has delivered lectures on business law, real estate law, and estate planning at various businesses and government agencies.
Good to know
By appointmentWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is Suite 201 at 1001 Sandhurst Circle, one block east of Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road on the north side of Finch, in Scarborough. Staff at the office are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, a detail the firm notes for clients who prefer to do business in those languages. Bryon Cohen's own ties to the area's business community go back to a stint as a director and vice-president of the Scarborough Business Association, before it became the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Cohen Barristers & Solicitors handle business incorporations and shareholder agreements?
- Yes. The firm's business and corporate law work covers incorporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements, along with corporate reorganizations, commercial leases, and employment agreements.
- Can I get a document notarized on short notice?
- The firm notarizes affidavits, declarations, certified copies, invitation letters, and travel consents, and says it can usually provide same day appointments, though you should reserve ahead by phone.
- Does the firm prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm prepares wills and both property and personal care powers of attorney, and reviews existing wills to see if they need updating after a life change. The process runs over two appointments: an initial consultation, then a follow up to review and execute the documents.
- Can Cohen Barristers help me if I've been named an estate trustee?
- Yes. The firm prepares applications for the appointment of estate trustees, with or without a will, and advises trustees on valuing assets, timing the sale of estate property, and meeting Ontario's estate reporting requirements.
- Is there parking, and can I reach the office by TTC?
- The firm says complimentary parking is available at its Sandhurst Circle location, and that TTC transit service reaches the office entrance.
- Can the firm assist clients who prefer to speak Cantonese or Mandarin?
- Yes, staff at the firm are fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin if that assistance is needed.
Where to find them
Suite 201, 1001 Sandhurst Cir, Toronto, ON, M1V 1Z6 · 416-293-6000
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