Ownright
4 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 697 handling Real Estate Law.
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Ownright is a digital real estate law firm headquartered in Toronto that closes property purchases, sales, and mortgage refinances online instead of in a traditional law office. The company started in 2022 as Doormat Real Estate Services Inc, co-founded by software engineer Robert Saunders (CEO), real estate lawyer Benjamin Berry (principal lawyer), and Joel Fox (COO), after Saunders ran into a slow, opaque paperwork trail on a first condo purchase. The co-founders built a service that tracks a file's progress on an online dashboard instead of an email chain. The company closed a $4.5 million seed funding round co-led by Alate Partners and Relay Ventures in late December, then rebranded from Doormat to Ownright in March 2025.
Every file is handled by a lawyer under Ownright Law, the firm's affiliated legal practice, and the company is an authorized participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation program. Pricing is flat and shown upfront rather than changing as a deal moves along, and clients can reach the legal and support team by chat, email, or video call during extended weekday hours. Ownright also reviews condo status certificates at no charge and works with buyers, sellers, and homeowners refinancing across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded in 2022 as Doormat Real Estate Services Inc, a Toronto real estate closing service.
- Closed a $4.5 million seed funding round co-led by Alate Partners and Relay Ventures in late December, then rebranded from Doormat to Ownright in March 2025.
- Authorized participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation program.
In the community
- Publishes an educational blog covering real estate law, home buying and selling, and mortgage topics for Ontario homeowners.
- Puts out Realty Check, a newsletter on Ontario real estate.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Virtual appointments
By appointmentFees & payment
Flat feeLawyers 4
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Ownright runs its closings almost entirely online rather than out of a traditional law office. Buyers, sellers, and owners refinancing property across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia sign documents, track their file, and reach their lawyer through Ownright's client portal, and the team can also be reached by phone or email, so clients do not need to visit an office in person.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Ownright only handle closings in Toronto?
- No. Ownright's lawyers work with buyers, sellers, and homeowners refinancing property across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, not just in the Toronto area.
- Is Ownright an actual law firm, or just an app?
- Every transaction is handled by a lawyer and a client support team. Ownright's lawyers practice under Ownright Law, the firm's affiliated legal practice, and Ownright is an authorized participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation program.
- How much does Ownright charge to close on a home?
- Pricing is flat and shown upfront: $1,179 for a purchase, $1,079 for a sale, and $1,179 for a mortgage refinance, plus HST and disbursements. Status certificate review for a condo purchase is free.
- Do I need to meet a lawyer in person to close on my property?
- No. Ownright's process runs through an online portal, and clients can reach their lawyer or the support team by chat, email, or video call, with the team available 8am to 6pm on weekdays.
- How far ahead of my closing date should I contact Ownright?
- Ownright recommends engaging a lawyer at least 30 days before closing. Reaching out less than a week ahead risks delays because of how much documentation needs to be gathered and reviewed.
- Can Ownright review a status certificate for a condo I'm buying?
- Yes. Ownright offers a free status certificate review as part of its condo purchase services.
Where to find them
545 King St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1M1 · 647-492-9515
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