Julian Heller and Associates
3 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Julian Heller and Associates
Julian Heller and Associates is a small litigation firm in downtown Toronto, based at Suite 2501, 120 Adelaide Street West. The firm has represented clients for more than 20 years, and its principal, Julian Heller, has practiced as a litigator for more than 30 years, holding degrees from Princeton University and McGill University. The firm's three lawyers act for a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to individuals, and the firm says it draws referrals from other lawyers who value its independence and reliability. Its core litigation work spans construction, real estate, employment, condominium, and estates disputes, along with shareholder and partnership conflicts.
The docket also includes less common niches. Heller has advised political parties, candidates, and third parties on election law and political advertising, covering both compliance and contested elections, and has represented multinational clients in entertainment litigation. Dace Anna Kuze, called to the Ontario Bar in 1997, concentrates on estate administration, mediation, and litigation, plus powers of attorney and elder law matters, and provides full legal services in Latvian. Kevin Luciano Fernandes, called to the bar in 2023 after a dual law and business degree from Christ University in Bangalore, practices civil and commercial litigation, employment, construction, and condominium law, and is fluent in English and Hindi.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Dace Anna Kuze was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997, after earning degrees from the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary.
- Kevin Luciano Fernandes earned a dual bachelor's degree with honours, a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business Administration, from Christ University in Bangalore in 2019, then completed the Law Practice Program at Toronto Metropolitan University before being called to the Ontario Bar in 2023.
- Julian Heller has chaired sections of the Ontario Bar Association.
In the community
- Julian Heller has served on advisory committees of the Toronto District School Board.
- Dace Anna Kuze is a past board member of the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre and a past committee member of the Latvian Bar Association, and supports human rights and animal rights organizations and the arts.
- Kevin Luciano Fernandes is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association.
Lawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1997–2023 · median 16 years in practice 2 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Christ University, Bangalore, McGill University 2 of 3 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, Hindi, Latvian
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office, Suite 2501, is in 120 Adelaide Street West, one of several connected buildings that make up the Richmond-Adelaide Centre, a roughly 1.6 million square foot cluster of office buildings in Toronto's financial district. The tower at 120 Adelaide went up in 1966. The complex's oldest building is 85 Richmond Street West, completed in 1923. Most of the complex connects underground to the PATH walkway system, giving the firm's lawyers and staff a way to reach the surrounding downtown office towers and retail without going outside in the winter.
Frequently asked questions
- I need help with a will, estate administration, or a dispute over an estate. Can Julian Heller and Associates help?
- Yes. Dace Anna Kuze concentrates on estates law, including drafting and interpreting wills, estate planning, estate administration, and estate mediation and litigation, along with powers of attorney and elder care matters such as guardianship applications.
- Can the firm represent me in a wrongful dismissal or other employment dispute?
- Yes. Employment law is one of the firm's core practice areas, and Kevin Luciano Fernandes also practices in this area.
- I'm involved in a construction dispute or a disagreement over compliance with the Ontario Building Code. Does the firm handle that?
- Yes. Construction litigation and Ontario Building Code litigation are among the firm's core practice areas, and the firm has acted for multinational construction clients.
- Does the firm advise on election law or political advertising rules?
- Yes, this is one of the firm's less common niches. Julian Heller has advised political parties, candidates, and third parties on election related matters, including compliance issues and contested elections.
- Can I get legal services in a language other than English?
- The firm can serve clients in Latvian, including drafting and translating documents, through Dace Anna Kuze, and Kevin Luciano Fernandes is fluent in Hindi.
- Where is Julian Heller and Associates located and how big is the firm?
- The firm is at Suite 2501, 120 Adelaide Street West, in downtown Toronto, and has three lawyers: principal Julian Heller and lawyers Dace Anna Kuze and Kevin Luciano Fernandes.
Where to find them
Suite 2501, 120 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Canada M5H 1T1 · 416-364-2404
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