Douglas J. Millstone
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 121 law firms listed in Scarborough, and one of 59 handling Family Law.
About Douglas J. Millstone
Douglas J. Millstone is a solo practitioner who has practiced law in Scarborough since being called to the Ontario bar on April 8, 1976. The practice covers family law, wills and powers of attorney, estate work, and real estate, with family law as the focus since the beginning. Millstone has represented children in child welfare and custody and access proceedings for decades as a member of the panel of lawyers representing children with the Office of the Children's Lawyer, a role held since 1979.
The firm favours Collaborative Family Law and mediation over litigation for separating couples, an approach that grew out of Millstone's history as a founding member and former Executive Committee treasurer of Collaborative Practice Toronto from 2001 to 2018, and continuing membership in the Collaborative Family Law Association of Durham Region since 2003. For higher conflict matters, the firm also offers mediation/arbitration, where an unresolved mediation can convert to a binding, court enforceable arbitration. Wills and powers of attorney are typically ready within three to five business days of the instruction meeting, and initial consultations are offered for a flat fee rather than billed by the hour.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the bar in the Province of Ontario on April 8, 1976.
- Charter member of the panel of lawyers representing children with the Office of the Children's Lawyer since 1979.
- Founding member and Executive Committee treasurer of Collaborative Practice Toronto from 2001 to 2018.
- Member of the Collaborative Family Law Association of Durham Region since 2003.
In the community
- Group facilitator and volunteer trainer at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health from 1987 to 2006.
- Board member and later chairperson of East Metro Youth Services, a Scarborough based youth mental health agency, from 1989 to 2010.
- Peer to peer mentor with Homewood Health, supporting legal professionals, since 2000.
- Active committee member and volunteer with Beth Tikvah Synagogue since 1976, including a term as Immediate Past President.
- Seminar leader at the Scarborough Women's Centre on estate planning and family law topics.
- Board member of West Scarborough Community Legal Services, a legal aid clinic, from 1997 to 2000.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The practice has stayed in Scarborough for the whole of its history, and Millstone's volunteer record traces the same map. It includes a board seat and later a chairperson role at East Metro Youth Services, a Scarborough based youth mental health agency, and years on the board of West Scarborough Community Legal Services, a local legal aid clinic. Millstone has also been active with Beth Tikvah Synagogue since 1976 and led estate planning and family law seminars at the Scarborough Women's Centre, tying the legal practice to community organizations that have operated in the same part of the city for decades.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Douglas J. Millstone handle divorce and separation without going to court?
- Yes. The firm practices family law with an emphasis on Collaborative Family Law, a process that keeps separating couples out of court using a team of lawyers along with a family professional and a financial neutral, according to the firm's website.
- What happens if mediation does not resolve a family law dispute?
- For higher conflict situations, the firm offers mediation/arbitration. If mediation reaches an impasse, the mediator can become an arbitrator and issue a binding, court enforceable award, according to the firm's website.
- Does the firm represent children in custody and child protection cases?
- Douglas J. Millstone has been a charter member of the panel of lawyers representing children with the Office of the Children's Lawyer since 1979 and has represented children in child welfare and custody and access proceedings, according to the firm's website.
- How much does an initial consultation cost?
- The firm charges a flat fee for a comprehensive initial consultation with no time limit, rather than an hourly rate, according to the firm's website.
- How long does it take to get a will prepared?
- Wills and powers of attorney are typically ready within three to five business days after the instruction meeting, according to the firm's website.
- How long has the firm served Scarborough?
- Douglas J. Millstone has practiced law in Scarborough since being called to the Ontario bar on April 8, 1976, according to the firm's website.
Where to find them
2100 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B7 · 416-289-7996
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