Fenster Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 103 handling Real Estate Law.
About Fenster Law
Fenster Law LLP is a small firm based in North York, with its office on Sheppard Avenue West near Bathurst Street. It was founded by Alan Fenster, who graduated from McGill Law in 1974, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1976, and still leads the practice today as Managing Partner. The founder focuses on real estate, personal injury, and family law, and also lectures on real estate, wills, and powers of attorney for investors, professionals, and legal organizations. Partner Shelby Zysman, who earned a J.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2017 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2018, concentrates on residential real estate.
The firm handles Ontario real estate purchases, sales, and refinancing for homes, investment properties, and commercial buildings; family law matters including separation agreements, divorce, and support and property disputes; and wills, powers of attorney, and estate probate. It also runs The Law Shop, a paperless closing service that lets buyers and sellers upload documents to a personal portal, sign closing paperwork through a virtual meeting, and handle deposits and fund transfers electronically instead of attending the office in person.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Alan Fenster, the firm's founder and Managing Partner, graduated from McGill Law in 1974 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1976.
- Partner Shelby Zysman graduated from York University with a B.A. (Hons.) in 2014 on the Dean's Honour List, receiving the Jane Banfield Award for the highest academic standing, then earned a J.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2017 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2018.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1976–2018 · median 29 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- McGill University, University of Ottawa 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Fenster Law's office sits on Sheppard Avenue West near Bathurst Street, in North York's Bathurst Manor area, a mostly residential stretch with condo and commercial buildings mixed in and Earl Bales Park a few minutes' walk away. It's a fitting base for a firm whose work centers on real estate closings and family and estate matters for people living in the surrounding homes and condos, rather than downtown corporate or litigation work.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Fenster Law help me buy or sell a home in the Toronto area?
- Yes. The firm handles residential and commercial real estate closings, including purchases, sales, and mortgage refinancing, and will review or draft an Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
- What is The Law Shop?
- It's Fenster Law's paperless closing option. Clients upload documents to a personal portal, sign closing paperwork in a virtual meeting, and handle deposits and fund transfers electronically instead of coming into the office.
- I'm going through a separation. Can Fenster Law help with custody, support, or dividing property?
- Yes. The firm's family law work covers cohabitation and marriage contracts, separation agreements, uncontested divorce, spousal and child support, and property equalization.
- Can Fenster Law prepare my will and power of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills and powers of attorney for both property and personal care, and can also help with probating an estate.
- How long has Fenster Law's founder been practicing?
- Alan Fenster, the firm's founder and Managing Partner, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1976 and has practiced in real estate, personal injury, and family law since.
- Where is Fenster Law located and how do I reach the office?
- The office is at 638 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 225, in North York, Ontario. Clients can call 416-631-6601 or reach the firm by email.
Where to find them
638 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 225, North York, Ontario M3H 2S1 · 416-631-6601
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