Parker & Company
3 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Parker & Company
Parker & Company is a small Toronto law firm that practices exclusively in family law, estate law, estate litigation and elder law. It doesn't take on other kinds of work. The firm is based at 830 Mount Pleasant Road in midtown Toronto and has provided legal services from that office for more than 30 years. Founder William E.C. Parker studied at Queen's University Law School, was called to the Ontario bar in 1994 after working at a major Toronto law firm, and later returned to teach estates and family law in the Law Society of Upper Canada's bar admission course.
Parker is a trained collaborative family law lawyer, an Ontario family law arbitrator, a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP Canada), and holds a NITA diploma in family law advocacy. Lawyer M. Lenore Hodgson, called to the bar in 1995, focuses on life and estate planning and residential real estate. Hodgson is also a licensed real estate agent and, as noted on the firm's elder law page, visits elderly clients at home to complete estate planning documents. Associate Jennifer Doerksen, called to the bar in 2019, practices family law and estate litigation, and law clerk Elizabeth Rowe has worked at the firm since 1999 preparing family law court materials, wills and estate documents.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founder William E.C. Parker was called to the Ontario bar in 1994, after working at a major Toronto law firm.
- Parker is a trained collaborative family law lawyer, an Ontario family law arbitrator, and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
- Parker earned a NITA diploma in family law advocacy in 2018.
- Lawyer M. Lenore Hodgson, called to the Ontario bar in 1995, previously served as an Assistant Crown Attorney in the Region of Halton.
- Parker & Company has practiced family and estate law in Toronto for more than 30 years.
In the community
- William Parker has taught estates and family law in the Law Society of Upper Canada's bar admission course, helping prepare new Ontario lawyers for practice.
- Parker has spoken for the Canadian Bar Association on estate planning topics and has taken part in continuing legal education panels in family law and estates.
Lawyers 3
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1994–2019 · median 31 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University Law School (2), Western Law 3 of 3 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Parker & Company's office sits at the northwest corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Roehampton Avenue, one block north of Eglinton Avenue East in midtown Toronto. The stretch of Mount Pleasant near Yonge and Eglinton mixes long established professional offices with residential side streets, a setting that suits a firm whose family law and estate clients often return for ongoing matters rather than a single transaction. The office has free on site parking off Roehampton Avenue and is reachable from the TTC subway system, useful for clients travelling from elsewhere in the city for a wills appointment or a family law mediation session.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Parker & Company handle divorce and child custody cases in Toronto?
- Yes, that's one of the firm's two core practice areas. It covers separation, divorce, cohabitation and marriage contracts, and custody and support matters, through both collaborative and litigated approaches.
- Can Parker & Company help resolve a family law dispute without going to court?
- Yes. The firm offers mediation, and founder William Parker also provides arbitration, both aimed at helping people reach a resolution without a trial.
- Does Parker & Company prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes, the firm prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and also handles estate administration and estate litigation when disputes arise.
- I'm caring for an aging parent. Does the firm handle elder law issues?
- Yes. The elder law practice covers incapacity planning, protection from elder abuse or exploitation, and disputes over powers of attorney or guardianship. Lawyer M. Lenore Hodgson will visit elderly clients at home to complete documents when needed.
- How long has Parker & Company practiced in Toronto?
- The firm has provided family and estate law services in Toronto for more than 30 years, from its office on Mount Pleasant Road.
- Where is Parker & Company located and is there parking?
- The office is at 830 Mount Pleasant Road, at Roehampton Avenue, one block north of Eglinton Avenue East, with free on site parking and access via the TTC subway system.
Where to find them
830 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2L3 · 416-322-3370
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