Zinati Kay
4 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 121 law firms listed in Scarborough, and one of 73 handling Real Estate Law.
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One of the highest-rated law firms in Scarborough, going by its Google reviews.
Zinati Kay Barristers & Solicitors is a Toronto real estate law firm headquartered in Scarborough, with a second, appointment only signing office in the CityPlace neighbourhood near Union Station. The practice is limited to real estate work: residential and commercial purchases and sales, mortgage refinancing, title transfers, title insurance, condo assignments, lease agreements, and real estate litigation and mediation. It's led by founding lawyer John Zinati, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School. The current team also includes lawyers Jonathan Mak and Cathy Harpaul, both of whom hold a Juris Doctor and joined the firm in 2019.
The firm describes over 25 years of real estate practice and says it has closed more than 25,000 transactions without a title claim. It quotes clients a fixed closing cost rather than billing by the hour, and it uses professional title searchers rather than leaving title examination to clerical staff. Zinati Kay also offers remote and virtual closings, using video conferencing and electronic signatures under protocols set by the Federation of Ontario Law Associations and the Ontario Bar Association. John Zinati serves on the Advisory Council of First Canadian Title and publishes a newsletter, Title Tips, on real estate closing issues.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- John Zinati holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School.
- Cathy Harpaul holds a Juris Doctor from Lakehead University and joined the firm in 2019.
- Jonathan Mak holds a Juris Doctor from Queen's University and joined the firm in 2019.
- The firm's about page says it was named one of the Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers in Toronto by Three Best Rated for five consecutive years, 2019 to 2023.
- John Zinati sits on the Advisory Council of First Canadian Title and has made media appearances on CTV, CBC, and CFRB.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking available
Virtual appointmentsFees & payment
Flat feeLawyers 4
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Law schools
- Lakehead University, Osgoode, Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University 4 of 4 lawyers
Who handles what
Offices 2
381 Front St W, CityPlace, Toronto, ON M5V 3S1
The neighbourhood
The firm's head office sits at 100 Cowdray Court in Scarborough, just off Highway 401 and Kennedy Road. Zinati Kay's own site describes Scarborough as one of the most diverse and multicultural parts of the Greater Toronto Area, a place that grew from what it calls "a quiet, rural village 200 years ago" into a large urban community with attractions like the Scarborough Bluffs. The firm points to the steady volume of real estate activity that comes with that growth as the reason a real estate practice makes sense there.
For clients who prefer to meet downtown, Zinati Kay keeps a second, by appointment signing office at 381 Front Street West in CityPlace, close to Union Station, the Gardiner Expressway, and Rogers Centre. The firm says it has been part of CityPlace "from the beginning" as the former railway lands turned into a dense residential community, and that closing deals on foot there, without needing transit or a parking spot, has been part of its practice in the area for over 15 years.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of law does Zinati Kay practise?
- Zinati Kay handles real estate law only. That covers residential and commercial purchases and sales, mortgage refinancing, title transfers and title insurance, condo assignments, lease agreements, and real estate litigation and mediation.
- How much will closing cost with Zinati Kay?
- The firm quotes a fixed closing cost of $999 plus tax for a residential purchase, sale, refinance, or title transfer, with any government registration fees, land transfer tax, and other disbursements disclosed separately before the file starts.
- Can Zinati Kay help with a condo assignment?
- Yes. The firm reviews the original pre-construction purchase agreement, explains the assignment rights and consent conditions in it, reviews the developer's assignment package, and drafts or reviews the assignment agreement itself.
- Do I have to go into an office to close my deal?
- No. Zinati Kay offers remote closings by phone, email, and video conferencing, with electronic signatures accepted and a hard copy kept on file for comparison, following protocols set by the Federation of Ontario Law Associations and the Ontario Bar Association.
- Where are Zinati Kay's offices?
- The head office is at 100 Cowdray Court, Suite 320, in Scarborough. There's also a signing office at 381 Front Street West in CityPlace, downtown, available by appointment.
- How long has Zinati Kay been practising real estate law?
- The firm says it has over 25 years of real estate experience in the Toronto area and has closed more than 25,000 transactions without a title claim.
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