Magonet Law Professional Corporation
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Magonet Law Professional Corporation
Magonet Law Professional Corporation is a small Toronto litigation practice built around Michael Magonet, who has practiced civil and commercial litigation exclusively for more than 30 years. Magonet earned a B.A. from McGill University in 1985 and two law degrees, a B.C.L. and an LL.B., from McGill's Faculty of Law in 1989. Magonet was called to the Quebec Bar in 1991 and the Ontario Bar in 1992, and before starting an independent practice worked at Phillips & Vineberg and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, two large Canadian firms.
The firm handles civil and commercial disputes for financial institutions, brokerage firms, developers, commercial landlords, and businesses and individuals of various sizes. Magonet has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts and before regulatory tribunals including the Ontario Securities Commission and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). Rather than defaulting to trial, the practice favours a negotiated or mediated resolution where that serves a client's interests, while still litigating a matter through to judgment when settlement isn't achievable. Other lawyers also refer specialized matters into the firm.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Michael Magonet was called to the Quebec Bar in 1991 and the Ontario Bar in 1992.
- Earned a B.A. from McGill University in 1985 and a B.C.L. and an LL.B. from McGill's Faculty of Law in 1989.
- Worked at Phillips & Vineberg and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt before establishing an independent litigation practice.
- Has appeared before the Ontario Securities Commission and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), in addition to all levels of Ontario courts.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is on Avenue Road between Dupont Street and Davenport Road. The City of Toronto has been reworking that stretch for pedestrians in recent years, narrowing the roadway from six traffic lanes to four and adding new pedestrian space, with a signal planned near Ramsden Park. The block also includes the Church of the Messiah and the Avenue Road Food Bank on the west side of the street.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Magonet Law handle commercial litigation for businesses of any size?
- Yes. The firm represents financial institutions, brokerage firms, developers, commercial landlords, and businesses and individuals of various sizes in civil and commercial disputes.
- Can Magonet Law represent me in a securities or investment industry dispute?
- Michael Magonet has appeared before the Ontario Securities Commission and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), in addition to all levels of Ontario courts, so the firm can act in regulatory matters as well as court litigation.
- Does the firm only take cases to trial, or does it try to settle disputes?
- The firm's approach favours a negotiated or mediated resolution where that makes sense for the client, while remaining prepared to take a matter through to judgment when a settlement can't be reached.
- How long has Michael Magonet been practicing litigation?
- Michael Magonet was called to the Quebec Bar in 1991 and the Ontario Bar in 1992, and has practiced civil and commercial litigation exclusively for more than 30 years.
- Where is Magonet Law located and how do I get in touch?
- The office is at 188 Avenue Road in Toronto, on the block between Dupont Street and Davenport Road. The firm can be reached by phone, fax, or email through the contact page.
Where to find them
188 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2J1 · 416-368-2100
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