Deacon, Spears, Fedson + Montizambert
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.10 lawyers · City of Toronto, Halton Region
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About Deacon, Spears, Fedson + Montizambert
Deacon, Spears, Fedson + Montizambert, known to clients as DSFM, is a Toronto law firm that has practised condominium law in Ontario for more than 45 years and serves as legal counsel to hundreds of condominium corporations across the province. The firm is based in midtown Toronto at 2300 Yonge Street, with a second office in Oakville. Condominium law is its main focus, but the ten lawyers at the firm also handle litigation and dispute resolution, business law, real estate transactions, and wills and estates.
The firm's name traces to its senior partners. John Deacon advised condominium corporations for more than 40 years before retiring at the end of 2018. Senior litigation partner Michael Spears has been a Law Society certified Specialist in Civil Litigation since 1994. Partner Blaine Fedson argued the Court of Appeal decision in Newport Beach, a case that clarified how condominium corporations in Ontario can pursue construction defect claims against Tarion and developers. The firm also takes on business, real estate, and estates matters for clients outside the condominium sector.
Practice areas
Real Estate Law
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Business & Corporate Law
Wills, Estates & Trusts
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In the community
- Michael Spears serves as director and legal counsel for the Canadian Orthopedic Foundation and is a member of the refugee committee at Fairlawn Avenue United Church.
- Several of the firm's lawyers, including Michael Spears and Greg Marley, are professional members of the Canadian Condominium Institute's Toronto and Area Chapter.
- The firm publishes legal commentary on condominium regulatory issues on its site, including a 2024 article arguing that condominium lien enforcement should be exempt from the Law Society of Ontario's client identity verification requirements.
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This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1978–1984 · median 45 years in practice 2 of 10 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law 2 of 10 lawyers
Offices 2
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