Kalnins Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Kalnins Law
Kalnins Law is a solo litigation practice in Toronto's Financial District, run by Ted A. Kalnins from an office suite in First Canadian Place at King and Bay Streets. Kalnins holds a law degree from the University of Western Ontario (2004) and a B.A. in History from The Ohio State University (2001), and belongs to the Canadian Bar Association, the Advocate's Society, the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising, and the Canadian Franchise Association. The practice covers breach of contract, franchise law, intellectual property, debtor creditor rights, employment law, product liability, shareholder and real estate disputes, entertainment and sports law, and professional negligence, with matters argued before the Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
According to the firm's own record of past work, Kalnins has represented both franchisors and franchisees in disputes under Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act, defended a manufacturer against a breach of warranty and negligence claim, and argued the damages portion of a patent infringement case, Deeproot Green Infrastructure, LLC v. Greenblue Urban North America Inc. (2021 FC 501). Other matters have included a defence against a trademark infringement application, a stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration, and settlements for wrongfully dismissed employees and for a widow whose insurer had refused to honour an accidental death policy. Outside the legal practice, Kalnins has served as commissioner of the Intercounty Baseball League since February 2023.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Ted A. Kalnins, the firm's founder, was named commissioner of the Intercounty Baseball League in February 2023, the tenth commissioner in the league's history, which dates to 1919.
- The league was renamed the Canadian Baseball League for the 2026 season as it moved from semi-professional to fully professional play.
- Before becoming commissioner, Kalnins served on the board of directors of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame from 2012 to 2017, and played in the Intercounty Baseball League, with the Hamilton club in 2001 and the London Majors from 2006 to 2009.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Kalnins Law's office sits in First Canadian Place, the 72 story tower at the northwest corner of King and Bay Streets in the heart of Toronto's Financial District. The tower held the title of Canada's tallest building for fifty years, from 1975 until 2025, and remains the country's third tallest. It connects directly into the PATH, the city's underground pedestrian network linking the surrounding Financial District towers.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kalnins Law handle franchise disputes?
- Yes. The firm represents both franchisors and franchisees in disputes, including claims for rescission and damages under Ontario's Arthur Wishart Act, and Ted A. Kalnins is a member of the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising and the Canadian Franchise Association.
- I think someone is infringing my trademark or patent. Can Kalnins Law help?
- Intellectual property is one of the firm's practice areas. Past work has included defending a trademark infringement application and arguing the damages portion of a patent infringement case.
- Can Kalnins Law represent me in a wrongful dismissal claim?
- Employment law is part of the practice, and the firm's record of past work includes settlements in wrongful dismissal claims as well as matters before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
- Where is Kalnins Law located and how big is the firm?
- Kalnins Law is a solo litigation practice run by Ted A. Kalnins from an office suite in First Canadian Place, at King and Bay Streets in downtown Toronto.
- Does Kalnins Law go to trial, or mainly settle cases?
- Both. The firm's own record of past work lists matters resolved through settlement as well as ones argued at trial and on appeal before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and the Federal Court of Canada.
- Does Kalnins Law handle real estate or shareholder disputes?
- Real estate disputes and shareholder disputes are both listed among the firm's practice areas, alongside breach of contract, debtor creditor rights, product liability, professional negligence, and entertainment and sports law.
Where to find them
5700-100 King St. W. Toronto, ON M5X 1A9 · 647-794-0831
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