Kapelos Law

Frequently asked questions

What areas of law does Kapelos Law handle?

The firm's practice centers on civil litigation, with particular focus on personal injury, family and matrimonial law, medical malpractice, estate litigation, insurance disputes, commercial litigation, and landlord and tenant matters. It also handles criminal law, real estate and business transactions, wills and estate administration, bankruptcy and insolvency, and appeals before the WSIB and WSIAT, plus Canada Pension Plan disability applications and hearings.

I was hurt in a car accident or a slip and fall. Can Kapelos Law help?

Yes. Personal injury is one of the firm's main areas, covering motor vehicle accidents (both statutory accident benefits claims and third party tort actions) and slip and fall injuries.

Does Kapelos Law handle divorce, custody, and other family law matters?

Yes. One of the firm's lawyers concentrates mainly on family and matrimonial law, including domestic contracts, divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and adoption, and accepts Legal Aid certificates for these matters.

How does Kapelos Law charge for its services?

It depends on the matter. The firm uses contingency fees (a 30% fee plus disbursements and HST) for cases outside criminal and family law, agreed to fees for routine work like uncontested divorces, estate probate, and real estate transactions, and hourly rates for complex or contested matters.

Can Kapelos Law help me if English isn't my first language?

The firm offers services in Greek, Italian, Serbian, and Croatian in addition to English, reflecting the Greektown on the Danforth community it's part of.

Where is Kapelos Law located, and is it easy to get to?

The office is at 500 Danforth Avenue in Toronto, within walking distance of two stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line, and the firm notes there's reasonably priced parking nearby.