Hutcheson Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Hutcheson Law
Hutcheson Law is a solo family law practice on Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto, run by William (Will) Hutcheson. Hutcheson holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Queen's University and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario bar in 2008. Articling was completed in criminal defence at Greenspan Humphrey Lavine, followed by a period as an associate family lawyer at Martha McCarthy & Company before opening a solo practice in 2009.
The practice covers divorce, parenting time and decision making, child and spousal support, property division, marriage contracts, and child protection matters, with representation available at every level of the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal. Hutcheson is a Certified Specialist in Mediation through Family Dispute Resolution of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Family Mediators, is trained to prepare Voice of the Child reports, and sits on the Office of the Children's Lawyer's Personal Rights Panel. The firm also prepares basic wills and powers of attorney, referring more complex estate and trust work to a specialist.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the Ontario bar in 2008 after articling in criminal defence at Greenspan Humphrey Lavine.
- Worked as an associate family lawyer at Martha McCarthy & Company before opening a solo practice in 2009.
- Certified Specialist in Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Family Mediators.
- Member of the Office of the Children's Lawyer's Personal Rights Panel and trained to prepare Voice of the Child reports.
- Won the Wilson Moot in 2006 and the Gale Cup (national mooting championship) in 2007, and represented Canada at the 2007 Commonwealth Moot Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.
In the community
- Currently serves on the board of the Bolton Foundation.
- Previously served on the boards of St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club and West Toronto Community Legal Services.
- Presents at family court's Mandatory Information Program sessions.
- Volunteer hockey coach.
Good to know
By appointmentWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits at 197 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, just north of Queen Street, in downtown Toronto. It's a solo practice by design: one lawyer handling family law and basic estate planning files for clients across the city rather than a large team spread over several floors.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Hutcheson Law handle divorce, custody, and support cases?
- Yes. The practice covers divorce, parenting time and decision making, child and spousal support, property division, and child protection matters, with representation at every level of the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal.
- Can Hutcheson Law draft a marriage contract or prenup?
- Yes. Will Hutcheson prepares marriage contracts that set out how property division or spousal support will work if a relationship ends, and advises that these agreements need to be properly drafted with a lawyer to hold up if challenged in court.
- How much does a basic will cost at Hutcheson Law?
- The firm offers a flat rate of $600 plus HST for a basic will, a power of attorney for health, and a power of attorney for finances for one person, or $800 plus HST for two people who come in together.
- Does Will Hutcheson do mediation, or only go to court?
- Both. Hutcheson is a Certified Specialist in Mediation and works to resolve family law matters outside of court where possible, while remaining prepared to litigate at any level of the Ontario courts when needed.
- Is Hutcheson Law only for family law, or does it also do wills?
- The practice is primarily family law, but it also prepares basic wills and powers of attorney. More complex trust or estate arrangements are referred to a specialist estates lawyer.
- Where is Hutcheson Law located and how do I get in touch?
- The office is at 197 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, just north of Queen Street in downtown Toronto. You can reach the firm at 416-466-4747 or will@hutchesonlaw.ca.
Where to find them
197 Spadina Avenue (just north of Queen), 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2C8 · 416-466-4747
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