Shenton Sakinofsky LLP
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 103 handling Real Estate Law.
About Shenton Sakinofsky LLP
Shenton Sakinofsky LLP is a two lawyer real estate and wills firm in North York, on the Yonge Street corridor near Sheppard Avenue. Founders Paul Shenton and Julian Sakinofsky were both called to the Ontario bar in 1996. Shenton opened a solo practice in 2012 after articling at a small real estate litigation firm in Markham, while Sakinofsky spent years as in house counsel for an insurance company and a municipal transit company before turning to real estate and property law full time. The two later joined forces to form the current partnership, which has now practised real estate law, wills, and notary services in the Toronto area for more than 24 years.
Shenton studied historical linguistics at the University of Toronto before completing a law degree there, and Sakinofsky earned a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. The firm concentrates on residential and commercial real estate transactions, wills, powers of attorney, estate administration, and notary public services, and it serves clients across the Greater Toronto Area in English, French, and Russian.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Paul Shenton and Julian Sakinofsky were both called to the Ontario bar in 1996.
- Shenton opened a solo practice in 2012 before partnering with Sakinofsky to form Shenton Sakinofsky LLP.
- The firm and its founders have practised real estate law, wills, and notary services in the Toronto area for more than 24 years.
In the community
- Paul Shenton has served as a governmental observer for Canadem, a nonprofit organization focused on peace, order, and good governance.
- Paul Shenton currently serves as president of a condominium board.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
In-person servicesLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1996 · median 30 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School, University of Toronto 2 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- English, French, Russian
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits in Madison Centre, a 24 storey office tower at 4950 Yonge Street in North York's North Yonge corridor. The building has direct underground access to the Yonge and Sheppard subway station, and the firm's own site notes the office is a five minute walk from that stop, with underground and street parking on site. The tower stands near the North York Civic Centre and nearby federal government offices, in the stretch of Yonge Street that functions as North York's own downtown.
Because the real estate practice reaches well beyond North York, into Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, and Richmond Hill, quick access to the Yonge subway line and Highway 401 makes the office a practical stop for clients travelling in from across the Greater Toronto Area for a closing or a signing.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Shenton Sakinofsky LLP only handle real estate deals in North York?
- No. The firm's real estate practice covers Toronto and the surrounding area, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa, and Richmond Hill, not just its North York office.
- How much does a home purchase or sale cost through the firm?
- The firm quotes flat rates for a standard residential closing: $1,400 plus tax to buy, $1,100 plus tax to sell, and $1,100 plus tax for a mortgage refinance or a transfer of title. These rates assume municipal services, one first mortgage, and no liens; investment properties, commercial deals, and other non-standard matters cost more.
- Can the firm prepare a will and power of attorney together?
- Yes. Listed flat fees run from $600 plus tax for a standard will up to $900 plus tax for a mutual will for couples with powers of attorney included, and personalized wills start at $700 plus tax.
- I need a document commissioned or a copy certified as a true copy. Does the firm do that?
- Yes. The firm commissions affidavits and statutory declarations for $26.55 plus HST per signature, and certifies true copies of original documents for $35.40 plus HST per document. Walk ins are welcome from 9 am to 5 pm, though calling ahead is recommended.
- Does the firm serve clients who don't speak English?
- Yes. The lawyers at Shenton Sakinofsky LLP offer services in English, French, and Russian.
- How long has Shenton Sakinofsky LLP been practising in the Toronto area?
- The firm's founders were both called to the Ontario bar in 1996, and the current partnership has now handled real estate, wills, and notary work in the Toronto area for more than 24 years.
Where to find them
Madison Centre, 4950 Yonge Street, Suite 2200, North York, ON M2N 6K1 · 647-725-2530
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