Deverett Law Offices
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Deverett Law Offices is a full-service firm run by Michael Deverett out of Willowdale Avenue in North York. Michael Deverett has been in practice since 1984, more than 42 years, and has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Divisional Court, and on leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. The firm works with other professionals and specialists so clients get help across estate disputes, family disputes and divorce, property disputes, and commercial disputes, along with class actions.
On the non-litigation side, the firm prepares wills, powers of attorney for property and care, and Henson Trusts, handles probate and estate administration, and acts on purchases, sales, and commercial leases of real property. Limited retainer wills and powers of attorney can be turned around the same day once the necessary information is in hand, so clients can review, sign, and leave with copies in one visit. A free initial consultation is available by email or telephone, and the firm offers limited scope retainers and, in limited circumstances, contingency litigation retainers.
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Milestones & recognition
- Michael Deverett has been in practice since 1984, more than 42 years, with court experience spanning the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Divisional Court, and leave applications before the Supreme Court of Canada.
- Counsel for the wife in Banton v. Banton, a 9 day trial addressing testamentary capacity, undue influence, capacity to marry, and trust issues; the decision has been cited 65 times.
- Counsel for the disinherited daughter in Spence v. BMO Trust Company, in which a will was set aside on public policy grounds; the case proceeded through the Court of Appeal for Ontario and a leave application to the Supreme Court of Canada.
- Counsel in Dabbs v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, the first approval of a class action settlement in Canada.
- Counsel in Holmes v. London Life Insurance Company, involving a motion for certification of a class proceeding on behalf of policyholders.
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The neighbourhood
The office sits on Willowdale Avenue in North York, in the Yonge and Sheppard area of the neighbourhood known as Willowdale. It's a part of the city with a strong civic cluster nearby, including the North York Civic Centre, the North York Central Library, and Mel Lastman Square, and it's one of the more ethnically diverse parts of Toronto, shaped by generations of immigrant settlement along the Yonge Street corridor.
For a firm built around litigation, the location is a practical one: the Superior Court of Justice's small claims court sits at 47 Sheppard Avenue East, close by in the same Yonge and Sheppard core.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Deverett Law Offices help if I'm challenging or defending a will?
- Yes. The firm handles estate litigation, including disputes over testamentary capacity, undue influence, and suspicious circumstances, and has acted as counsel in reported cases on exactly these issues.
- Does the firm prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. Deverett Law Offices prepares wills, powers of attorney for property and care, and Henson Trusts, and offers same day service on limited retainer wills and powers of attorney once the necessary information has been received.
- I'm going through a separation or divorce, does Deverett Law Offices handle family litigation?
- Yes, the firm's litigation practice covers family disputes and divorce along with estate, property, and commercial disputes.
- Can the firm act for me on a home purchase or sale in Toronto?
- Yes. Deverett Law Offices assists with the purchase and sale of properties and recommends having a lawyer review the agreement of purchase and sale, or add a lawyer approval condition, before signing.
- Does Deverett Law Offices offer a free consultation?
- Yes, the firm offers a free initial consultation by email or telephone, along with limited scope retainers and contingency litigation retainers in limited circumstances.
- How do I get to the office and what are the hours?
- The office is at 163 Willowdale Ave in Toronto (North York), open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed weekends. Directions and a phone number are posted on the firm's contact page.
Where to find them
163 Willowdale Ave, Toronto, Ontario M2N 4Y7 · 416-222-6789
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