Everlex
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Everlex
Everlex Legal Professional Corporation is a solo law practice in downtown Toronto led by Dr. Michael F. Motala, who was called to the bar in Ontario in 2020 and is also licensed as a notary public in the province. Motala holds an honours degree from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, a master's from the London School of Economics, a further master's from Columbia University, a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto completed in 2023. Before opening the firm, Motala held roles at the Ontario Securities Commission, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, BMO Financial Group, and the Canadian High Commission in the United Kingdom.
The firm's practice covers civil litigation, landlord and tenant law, employment and human rights disputes, business and corporate law, tax planning and tax disputes, securities regulatory defence, and criminal defence, plus notary services. It doesn't take on family law or immigration matters. Motala has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Landlord and Tenant Board, and also teaches tax law as an instructor at Osgoode Hall Law School.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the bar in Ontario in 2020 and licensed as a notary public through the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.
- Holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2017 to 2023), along with degrees from Trinity College, the London School of Economics, Columbia University, and Osgoode Hall Law School.
- A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
- Served as co-counsel on a 2025 appeal to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a Toronto tenant's bad faith eviction case, a case the firm said raised issues of procedural fairness affecting tenants province wide.
- Op-eds and articles published in the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine on trade, tax, and legal industry topics.
In the community
- Teaches tax law as an instructor at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto.
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Everlex's office sits at Yonge and Shuter, right at the western edge of Toronto's Garden District, which Wikipedia describes as bordered by Yonge Street to the west and Carlton Street to the north. Toronto Metropolitan University's campus is anchored a few blocks north at Yonge and Gould, and the Line 1 Yonge subway runs along Yonge Street past the office. The firm describes itself on its own site as serving downtown Toronto and the wider GTA, which fits a practice built around landlord and tenant, employment, and business disputes for clients across the city rather than a single walk-in neighbourhood clientele.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of law does Everlex handle?
- Everlex practises civil litigation, landlord and tenant law, employment and human rights, business and corporate law, tax planning and tax disputes, securities regulatory defence, and criminal defence, along with notary services. The firm doesn't practise family law or immigration law.
- My landlord is trying to evict me in Toronto, can Everlex help?
- Yes. Everlex handles matters under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, including lease disputes and eviction proceedings, and has appeared before the Landlord and Tenant Board. Motala also served as co-counsel on a 2025 tenant eviction appeal at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
- I think I was wrongfully or constructively dismissed, can Everlex help?
- Yes. The firm's employment practice covers employment law and human rights matters, including wrongful termination.
- I'm starting a business in Toronto, can Everlex help set it up?
- Yes. Everlex assists with business formation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance for new and growing businesses.
- Does Everlex handle securities or white collar investigations?
- Yes. The firm's practice includes securities regulatory defence and white collar matters, covering corporate, securities, and compliance work.
- How big is Everlex and where is it located?
- Everlex is a solo practice led by Dr. Michael F. Motala, who has been licensed to practise law in Ontario since 2020. The office is at 229 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, and the firm serves clients across downtown Toronto and the wider GTA.
Where to find them
229 Yonge Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1N9 · 437-488-8431
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