Fletcher Barrow Law

Frequently asked questions

Does Fletcher Barrow offer flat rate pricing for real estate closings?

Yes. For services like title transfers, purchases, sales, and refinancing, Fletcher Barrow quotes a flat legal fee upfront along with a separate breakdown of disbursements, such as title search, registration, and land transfer tax, so clients know the cost before work begins.

Can I close a real estate deal with Fletcher Barrow without visiting the office in person?

Yes. The firm offers a virtual closing option that lets clients sign documents electronically over video conference and verify identity remotely, so a purchase, sale, or refinancing can be completed anywhere in Ontario without an in-person appointment.

Does Fletcher Barrow handle uncontested divorces in Ontario?

Yes. Fletcher Barrow assists with Simple, or uncontested, Divorces, preparing and filing the required documents and affidavits and coordinating with the court through to the final Divorce Order, for spouses who are not disputing the divorce itself.

What is independent legal advice and when would I need it from Fletcher Barrow?

Independent legal advice (ILA) is a private meeting where a lawyer reviews a document with a client alone, in plain language, before it's signed, and confirms the client understood it and signed voluntarily. Fletcher Barrow provides ILA for situations such as marriage contracts, separation agreements, mortgage refinancing, and business or shareholder agreements, and issues a certificate of independent legal advice when one is required.

Can Fletcher Barrow help me buy or sell a business in Ontario?

Yes. The firm supports business purchases and sales from small transactions through larger commercial deals, including agreement review, business and lien searches, due diligence, closing document preparation, and registration of the ownership transfer.

What areas of law does Fletcher Barrow practise?

Fletcher Barrow practises business and corporate law, real estate law, civil litigation, family law, wills and estate planning, and landlord and tenant law, serving clients across Ontario from its Toronto office.