JCY Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 69 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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JCY Law is a Toronto firm built around the practice of Jonathan C. Yen. Yen holds an HB.Sc. in psychology and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, along with a law degree from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and an LL.M. from the London School of Economics. Yen has practised for over 25 years across litigation, business and corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, family law, and succession planning, with experience at large firms, smaller partnerships, and as a sole practitioner.
The firm's motto, esse quam videri (to be rather than to seem), points to an approach built on personal interaction rather than marketing. Instead of narrow specialization, JCY Law applies broad experience across contract, tax, real estate, and estate matters to help clients weigh risk and plan a strategy that fits their own tolerance for it. Fee structures are tailored to a client's budget rather than billed by the hour alone, and initial consultations run a minimum of 60 minutes with a senior lawyer.
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Milestones & recognition
- Jonathan C. Yen holds an HB.Sc., an MBA, an LL.B., and an LL.M. from the London School of Economics, along with TEP and Q.Arb designations.
- Yen is a founding member of the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society.
- Yen is a member of The Advocates Society and the Society of Estate and Tax Practitioner.
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The neighbourhood
JCY Law's office is on Duncan Mill Road in Toronto, a corridor of office and medical buildings rather than a downtown legal district. Other buildings on the same road are close to Highways 401 and 404, which puts the area within reach of clients coming from outside the immediate neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas of law does JCY Law handle?
- JCY Law practises litigation, business and corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, family law, and succession planning, including wills and powers of attorney, all from one office in Toronto.
- Can JCY Law help me buy or sell a property in Toronto?
- Yes. The firm's real estate services include reviewing the agreement of purchase and sale before signing, reviewing the status certificate on a condo purchase, and preparing and registering the closing and mortgage documents.
- I'm going through a separation. Does JCY Law handle family law?
- Yes. The firm drafts marriage contracts and separation agreements, prepares and files applications for divorce, child support, spousal support, custody, and name changes, and can mediate or litigate a family dispute.
- Does JCY Law bill by the hour?
- Not exclusively. The firm says it tailors its fee structure to a client's budget and may combine hourly rates, fixed fees, and premiums depending on the matter.
- How do I book a consultation?
- Consultations are paid and run a minimum of 60 minutes, billed in 15 minute increments with a senior lawyer, followed by a verbal assessment and a cost estimate.
- Does anyone at JCY Law speak a language other than English?
- Founder Jonathan Yen is fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese.
Where to find them
156 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 20, Toronto, Ontario M3B 3N2 · 416-487-8800
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