Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
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Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation is a small law firm with an office on Dufferin Street in the North York part of Toronto. Howard Nightingale graduated from the University of Windsor Law School in 1980, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982, and has been in private practice for over 30 years, working in family law, real estate law, corporate and commercial law, and wills and estates. Nightingale is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and has taught real estate and corporate commercial courses at Seneca College's Law Clerks Institute. The firm appears before the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto and Brampton, and also serves clients in Oakville, Newmarket, and Oshawa.
The firm also offers family mediation, along with mediation for estate and business disputes, describing the process as confidential and less costly than going to court. It combines family, real estate, and corporate/commercial work under one roof so a client doesn't need three separate lawyers, such as for a separation that also calls for an updated will or the sale of a shared property. It has added electronic signature options for its documents. Nightingale has long taken part in the BNI Champions networking chapter in North York and in Jewish heritage preservation work, including cemetery restoration in Siedleczka, Poland.
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Milestones & recognition
- Howard Nightingale graduated from the University of Windsor Law School in 1980 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982.
- Nightingale has taught real estate and corporate commercial courses at Seneca College's Law Clerks Institute.
- The firm added electronic signature signing for family law, corporate/commercial, and real estate documents.
In the community
- Nightingale has long taken part in the BNI Champions networking chapter in North York, a business referral group built around a "givers gain" approach.
- Nightingale is involved in Jewish heritage preservation work, including cemetery restoration in Siedleczka, Poland.
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The neighbourhood
The firm's office is in a mid-rise commercial building at Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue in North York, a busy commercial strip rather than a courthouse district. The same building houses the YMCA of Greater Toronto's newcomer and employment services, reflecting the area's role as a settlement hub for new immigrants in North York.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation help with a separation or divorce in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm handles family law matters including separation and divorce, custody and access, child and spousal support, and division of property, and says it aims to resolve issues through negotiation where possible while advocating in court when litigation is necessary.
- Does the firm offer mediation instead of going to court?
- Yes. The firm provides mediation for family matters as well as estate and business disputes. Mediation is voluntary and confidential, and the mediator does not take sides or give legal advice; once an agreement is reached and reviewed by each party's own lawyer, it can become legally binding.
- Can the firm handle a residential or commercial real estate purchase or sale?
- Yes. The firm acts on purchases and sales of residential and commercial property and vacant land, mortgages and charges, power of sale matters, and commercial leases for landlords and tenants, and offers electronic signing for real estate closing documents.
- Can the firm prepare a will and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm handles wills and powers of attorney, estate planning, and estate administration, including help with probate.
- I'm starting a small business in Toronto. Can the firm help set it up?
- Yes. The firm advises on sole proprietorships, partnerships, and incorporation, prepares commercial agreements, and reviews commercial leases for issues such as additional rent charges, relocation clauses, and personal guarantees.
- Does the firm offer a free consultation?
- Yes. The firm advertises a free 30 minute consultation, and can be reached at 416-663-4423 or toll free at 1-877-224-8225.
Where to find them
4580 Dufferin Street, Suite 302, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5Y2 · 416-663-4423
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