Michaels & Michaels
2 lawyers · Established 1978 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 697 handling Real Estate Law.
About Michaels & Michaels
Michaels & Michaels is a small business and real estate law firm on Caledonia Road in the Yorkdale-Glen Park part of Toronto, in what used to be the separate municipality of North York. Brothers Lucian and Barry Michaels founded the practice in 1978, building a broad general caseload and a reputation for getting transactions closed. Lucian Michaels has since retired. Barry Michaels, who was called to the Ontario bar the same year the firm opened, still practises there, with a focus on private mortgage financing, residential conveyancing, and real property joint ventures, alongside general real estate, corporate, and wills and estates work.
Daniel Michaels became a partner in 2017 after several years as a real estate associate at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, working on the acquisition, disposition, and financing of commercial real estate and on leasing office, industrial, and retail space. Called to the Ontario bar in 2013, Daniel Michaels holds a J.D. from the University of Toronto and an H.B.A. from Ivey Business School. At Michaels & Michaels, Daniel Michaels' practice covers real property transactions along with business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance matters, carried on through Daniel Robert Michaels Professional Corporation within the firm.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded in 1978 by brothers Lucian and Barry Michaels.
- Barry Michaels was called to the Ontario bar in 1978, the same year the firm was established.
- Daniel Michaels was called to the Ontario bar in 2013 and became a partner in 2017 after working as a real estate associate at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1978–2013 · median 30 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of Toronto (2) 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The office sits on Caledonia Road in Yorkdale-Glen Park, a neighbourhood that stretches north to Highway 401. Wikipedia's profile of the area describes its northwest section as largely industrial and commercial, with a cluster of outlet-style stores around nearby Orfus Road, a different feel from the postwar bungalows and back splits found south of Lawrence Avenue. It's a working, low-key stretch of the city rather than a downtown legal row, which suits a firm whose practice is built around closing real estate and business deals.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Michaels & Michaels handle residential real estate closings in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm's real estate practice covers residential property transfers, including condominiums, along with commercial acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
- Can Michaels & Michaels arrange or act on a private mortgage?
- Yes. Private mortgage lending is one of Barry Michaels' focus areas. The firm's real estate practice also covers construction and mezzanine financing.
- Does the firm help incorporate a business in Ontario?
- Yes. Michaels & Michaels handles business formation, including incorporating federal and provincial corporations and setting up partnerships or joint venture vehicles, plus later work like shareholder agreements and mergers and acquisitions.
- Can Michaels & Michaels prepare a will or power of attorney?
- Yes. The firm's wills and estates work includes wills, powers of attorney, multiple wills, and estate planning.
- How long has Michaels & Michaels been practising in Toronto?
- Since 1978, when brothers Lucian and Barry Michaels founded the firm. Barry Michaels still practises there today alongside Daniel Michaels, who joined as a partner in 2017.
- Where is Michaels & Michaels located and how do I reach the firm?
- The office is at 1288 Caledonia Road in Toronto (North York), open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Where to find them
1288 Caledonia Road, Toronto, Ontario M6A 3B9 · 416-782-6711
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