About MacKenzie & MacKenzie

One of the highest-rated law firms in Toronto, going by its Google reviews.

MacKenzie & MacKenzie is a small firm handling family law, real estate, and wills and estates matters, based in Etobicoke, in Toronto's west end. The firm traces back to 1980, when it operated under the name McKechnie, Jurgeit & MacKenzie before becoming MacKenzie & MacKenzie. Its office on Attwell Drive has served the surrounding community for more than three decades.

Founding partner Jerald W. MacKenzie earned a B.A. from York University in 1973 and an LL.B. from Dalhousie Law School in 1976, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1978. Partner JJ D. MacKenzie studied philosophy at the University of Toronto before earning a Juris Doctor from Western Law in 2014 and being called to the bar in 2015. Between them the two lawyers handle family law matters including divorce, custody, and property division, along with residential and commercial real estate transactions and wills, estates, and trusts work. The firm also offers family mediation, with Jerald W. MacKenzie acting as the mediator, as an alternative to going to court.

Milestones & recognition

  • The firm traces back to 1980, when it was known as McKechnie, Jurgeit & MacKenzie before becoming MacKenzie & MacKenzie, and it has served the Etobicoke community for more than three decades.
  • Founding partner Jerald W. MacKenzie was called to the Ontario bar in 1978, after an LL.B. from Dalhousie Law School and a B.A. from York University.
  • Partner JJ D. MacKenzie was called to the Ontario bar in 2015, after a Juris Doctor from Western Law and an H.B.A. in philosophy from the University of Toronto.

Good to know

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1978–2015 · median 29 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
Law schools
Dalhousie Law School, Western Law School 2 of 2 lawyers

The neighbourhood

MacKenzie & MacKenzie's current office is on Attwell Drive in Etobicoke, the part of Toronto's west end where the firm has served the community for more than three decades. From that base the two lawyer firm serves family law, real estate, and estate clients from Etobicoke and across the Greater Toronto Area.

Frequently asked questions

Does MacKenzie & MacKenzie handle divorce and child custody cases?
Yes. The firm's family law practice covers separation, divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and property division.
Can MacKenzie & MacKenzie help me buy or sell a home in Etobicoke?
Yes. The firm's real estate practice covers residential and commercial purchases and sales, including agreement review, title searches, and title insurance.
Does the firm offer mediation instead of going to court?
Yes. Founding partner Jerald W. MacKenzie leads the firm's mediation practice, working with both parties to identify the issues and guide them toward a settlement rather than a trial.
Can MacKenzie & MacKenzie prepare a will or help settle an estate?
Yes. The firm's wills, estates, and trusts practice covers estate planning and probate, along with disputes over how an estate is administered.
How long has MacKenzie & MacKenzie been practising in Etobicoke?
The firm was founded in 1980, when it was known as McKechnie, Jurgeit & MacKenzie, and it has served the Etobicoke community for more than three decades.
Where is MacKenzie & MacKenzie's office and how do I reach it?
The office is at 170 Attwell Drive, Unit 100, in Toronto (Etobicoke). You can reach the firm at 416-245-5454 or through the contact form on its website; the firm says it aims to respond within one business day.

Where to find them

170 Attwell Drive, Unit 100, Toronto, ON M9W 5Z5 · 416-245-5454

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