Michael D. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
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Michael D. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor is a small real estate and wills and estates practice based in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. The office is on Vanderhoof Avenue. The practice covers residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage refinances and title transfers, along with will drafting, powers of attorney, and probate and estate administration. The firm also publishes a blog on Ontario real estate and estate planning topics, with posts as recent as April 2026.
Michael Smith was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2012 and holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business earned with distinction, and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University. Smith articled at Stikeman Elliott LLP before practising independently. The office also includes law clerk Alexis Popow, who has more than 15 years of experience in real estate conveyancing at both large and small firms.
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Milestones & recognition
- Michael D. Smith was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2012.
- Smith holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School (2011), an MBA from the Schulich School of Business earned with distinction (2011), and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University (2007).
- Smith articled at Stikeman Elliott LLP before practising independently as Michael D. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor.
In the community
- Smith co-organizes an annual one day, 165 kilometre bicycle ride that raises funds for Alzheimer research, support and care services.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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The neighbourhood
Leaside was incorporated as its own town in 1913, named for an 1854 octagonal house called Leaside built by early landowner William Lea. Landscape architect Frederick Todd laid out streets including Laird Drive and Hanna Road as part of the original town plan. During both World Wars, Leaside became a manufacturing centre; Research Enterprises Limited alone employed more than 7,500 people at its wartime peak, alongside firms such as Canada Wire and Cable and the Leaside Munitions Company.
Most of that industry left after the war, and Leaside grew into the residential neighbourhood it is today, with former industrial sites redeveloped into commercial and office space. Vanderhoof Avenue, where the firm's office is located, sits in that converted stretch of the neighbourhood, a light industrial pocket now used for business and professional offices rather than factories. The office offers free parking on site and a wheelchair accessible entrance with elevator access, and keeps regular Monday to Friday business hours.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Michael D. Smith help me buy a home in the GTA?
- Yes. The firm handles residential real estate purchases, including mortgage preparation and registration and condominium status certificate review. Its published fee sheet lists a $1,195 fee for a purchase of typical complexity plus $395 for mortgage preparation and registration, exclusive of HST and disbursements.
- What does it cost to sell a home through the firm?
- The firm's published rates show a $1,195 fee for a residential sale of typical complexity, plus $195 for the payout and discharge of each mortgage, exclusive of HST. Disbursements for a sale typically run $400 to $500.
- Can the firm prepare my will and power of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts basic wills and powers of attorney and also handles Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee applications for probate. A no charge introductory phone call is available to discuss will planning before booking a full appointment.
- Does the firm handle estate administration and probate?
- Yes, the firm assists with Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee applications and probate and estate administration matters, in addition to will and power of attorney drafting.
- Where is the office and is it accessible?
- The office is at 109 Vanderhoof Ave., Unit 211, in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto. It is wheelchair accessible by elevator, with the entrance at the southwest corner of the building, and has free parking in the main lot on the west side. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- How do I get started with the firm?
- Clients can book a free introductory phone call online or submit a question through the contact form on the firm's website. The firm serves clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.
Where to find them
109 Vanderhoof Ave., Unit 211, Toronto, ON Canada M4G 2H7 · 416-225-1145
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