Tenenbaum & Solomon
3 lawyers · Established 2009 · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 103 handling Real Estate Law.
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Tenenbaum & Solomon is a small law firm based in North York, Ontario. It traces to 2009, when it continued the practice of Alan Luftspring following that lawyer's retirement, and in January 2019 it took on the practice of Jack Zwicker, who kept serving as a Deputy Judge and mediator alongside the firm. The firm is led by partners Sheldon Tenenbaum and Samantha Solomon, with Andrew Berk joining as counsel in 2020. Tenenbaum, born in Toronto in 1962, earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in 1984 and a law degree from Queen's University in 1987, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1989. Solomon, born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1973, earned an LL.B. from the University of Western Australia in 1999 and an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall in 2008, worked at Fraser Milner Casgrain in Calgary, and was called to the Alberta bar in 2001 and the Ontario bar in 2004.
The practice covers real estate, family law, corporate and commercial matters, franchising, wills and estates, civil litigation, and criminal defence for clients with mental health issues, and it accepts Legal Aid Ontario clients in family law and criminal mental health matters. The firm describes representing mental health clients before the criminal courts as an honour and a privilege, work that often involves bail hearings and release planning on short timelines. It is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association, and its office keeps staff who speak Mandarin, Arabic, and Cantonese to help clients who need language assistance.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm was established in 2009 as a continuation of Alan Luftspring's practice following that lawyer's retirement.
- In January 2019, the firm took on the practice of Jack Zwicker, who continued serving as a Deputy Judge and mediator alongside the firm.
- Andrew Berk joined the firm as counsel in 2020, bringing a real estate and commercial solicitor's practice.
- The firm is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association, which offers information and a mediation service for franchisees.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleFees & payment
Hourly
Legal aidLawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1989–2004 · median 29 years in practice 2 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University, University of Western Australia 2 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Tenenbaum & Solomon's office sits in a unit on Rimrock Road in North York, and the firm's own practice pages describe its client base by region rather than by a single neighbourhood: North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Stouffville, and Toronto. That spread fits a firm handling real estate closings, family law files, and business matters for clients across the northern GTA rather than only the immediate block, and it's why the firm points to easy accessibility from those municipalities rather than any one local landmark.
The office itself runs on a compact schedule, open Monday to Thursday and a shorter day on Friday, with weekends off. Clients who qualify for Legal Aid or are on social assistance can have the firm's standard one hour consultation fee waived, a detail the firm repeats across its real estate, family law, and franchising pages.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a consultation with Tenenbaum & Solomon cost?
- A one hour consultation is $250 plus HST. It's waived for established clients and for people on social assistance or a valid Legal Aid Ontario certificate.
- What does a simple will package typically cost?
- The firm says a simple will, a will for a spouse, powers of attorney for health and property, and basic estate planning advice typically runs to about $800 including HST. More complex estates, such as those with property in another jurisdiction or a second family, cost more.
- I'm going through a contested divorce. What should I expect it to cost and how long will it take?
- The firm's minimum retainer for contested family matters is $5,000, versus $2,000 for a separation agreement. Court dates tend to run four to five months apart, and the firm notes a contested case can take over three years given how slowly the court process moves.
- Does Tenenbaum & Solomon accept Legal Aid clients?
- Yes, for family law matters and for criminal cases involving clients with mental health issues, including Ontario Review Board hearings and Children's Aid Society cases. The firm does not take cases for free or on contingency outside of a Legal Aid certificate.
- Can the firm help with buying, selling, or leasing property in North York or the GTA?
- Yes. The firm handles residential and commercial purchases and sales, financing and mortgage matters, commercial and industrial leasing for landlords and tenants, condominium matters, and delayed condo closings for clients across North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Stouffville, and Toronto.
- I'm buying a franchise. Can Tenenbaum & Solomon review the paperwork?
- Yes, the firm advises both buyers and sellers of franchises, including disclosure document review, incorporation, and lease negotiation, and it's a member of the Canadian Franchise Association.
Where to find them
265 Rimrock Road, Unit 202, North York, Ontario, M3J 3A6 · 905-479-1200
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