McBride Wallace Laurent & Cord LLP
6 lawyers · Established 1968 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About McBride Wallace Laurent & Cord LLP
McBride Wallace Laurent & Cord LLP is a mid-size, full-service law firm based in Etobicoke, in west Toronto. Joseph McBride, called to the Ontario Bar in 1954, founded the firm as McBride Wallace in 1959; the firm's site states it was established in 1968. The name grew through later partnerships: Paul Laurent joined in 1972, William Cord and Michael McBride both joined in 1982, and Pierre Sicco joined in 1990. Richard Diniz joined the firm in 2012, and Gregory Uhrynuk has practised in association with the firm since 1987.
The firm acts for individuals, businesses of various sizes, and financial institutions across corporate and financial law, civil litigation, family law, employment law, estates and trusts, insurance litigation, real estate, and tax law. Lawyers and staff can communicate with clients in French, Hungarian, Italian, Punjabi, Russian, and Ukrainian, and the firm can arrange certified translators for other languages when needed. It also offers flexible appointment hours and will visit an elderly or disabled client, or a prospective client, at home.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Joseph McBride, called to the Ontario Bar in 1954, founded the firm as McBride Wallace in 1959. The firm's site states it was established in 1968.
- Paul Laurent joined the firm in 1972, William Cord and Michael McBride both joined in 1982, and Pierre Sicco joined in 1990.
- William Cord was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982, started as a general practitioner with an office in Bloor West Village, and joined the firm as a senior partner in September 1996.
- William Cord has appeared at all levels of Ontario's civil courts, in reported decisions including Business Development Insurance Ltd. v. Caledon Mayfield Estates Inc., 2015 ONSC 1978, and 1505986 Ont. Inc. v. Surma et al, 2010 ONSC 3907.
In the community
- The firm's lawyers are members of the Advocates' Society, the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and the Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association.
- Many of the firm's lawyers live in west Toronto or Mississauga and are active in their local communities and parishes.
- William Cord has been active in the Etobicoke area with community basketball and baseball organizations, coaching and volunteering.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 6
Gregory M. Uhrynuk
Lawyer (In Association)
Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate Law
Michael C.J. McBride
Senior Partner
Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate Law
Paul R. Laurent
Senior Partner
Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate Law
Pierre Sicco
Senior Partner
Family Law
Richard L. Diniz
Real Estate LawBusiness & Corporate Law
William S.M. Cord
Senior Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionReal Estate Law
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1972–2012 · median 41 years in practice 6 of 6 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Dalhousie University, University of Calgary, University of Toronto 5 of 6 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, Ukrainian
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits on Dundas Street West in Islington-City Centre West, an Etobicoke district also known as Islington Village or Six Points and one of the business districts outside downtown Toronto, built up along the Dundas Street West commercial strip. It's the kind of address that puts a general-practice firm within reach of both long-time Etobicoke residents and the newer condo and office development around Six Points.
The firm's own roots run through the same part of the city. William Cord started out as a general practitioner in nearby Bloor West Village before joining the firm, and several lawyers describe living in west Toronto or Mississauga and staying involved in local community and parish life rather than commuting in from elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
- How long has McBride Wallace Laurent & Cord LLP been practising law in Toronto?
- Joseph McBride founded the firm as McBride Wallace in 1959, and the firm's site states it was established in 1968, so it has served west Toronto clients for decades from its Etobicoke office.
- Does the firm handle residential and commercial real estate closings?
- Yes. Real estate is one of the firm's listed practice areas, and its lawyers work on residential and commercial real estate, mortgages, and refinancing.
- Can the firm help with a divorce or child custody matter?
- Domestic and family law is one of the firm's practice areas. One of its lawyers has practised family law in Etobicoke, Mississauga, and west Toronto, working through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- What languages can I get help in at this firm?
- Lawyers and staff can communicate with clients in French, Hungarian, Italian, Punjabi, Russian, and Ukrainian, and the firm can arrange certified translators for other languages when needed.
- Can the firm prepare a will or power of attorney, or help settle an estate?
- Estates and trusts is one of the firm's practice areas, and several of its lawyers list estate planning, estate administration, wills and testaments, and powers of attorney among the matters they handle.
- What if I can't get to the office because of my age or a disability?
- The firm offers flexible appointment hours and says it is happy to visit an elderly or disabled client, or a prospective client, at home.
Where to find them
5464 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M9B 1B4, Suite 200 · 416-231-6555
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