Z Legal Litigation Lawyers
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
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Z Legal (Z Legal Professional Corporation) is a litigation firm at 1984 Yonge Street in Toronto, with a second office in Peterborough. Founder Martin Zatovkanuk was called to the Ontario Bar in 2009 and worked in insurance defence and personal injury litigation before opening this practice, building a firm where clients deal directly with experienced counsel instead of being passed along a chain of file managers. Before founding Z Legal, Zatovkanuk also served as prosecution counsel for the Ontario College of Teachers and general counsel for the College of Opticians of Ontario, and the firm still takes on professional misconduct matters before Ontario's regulatory colleges today.
The practice covers employment law for both employees and employers, estate litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct defence, along with mediation. Two associates round out the litigation team. Ashley Mann was called to the Ontario bar in 2025 after an LL.B. from the University of Leicester, and Allan Huynh moved up from articling student to associate, handling files from intake through resolution. Z Legal bills by the hour, by flat fee, or on contingency depending on the case, and offers a free initial consultation. On its blog, the firm says it uses software for document organization and research but keeps "senior counsel involvement on every single file."
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Martin Zatovkanuk, the firm's founder, holds Law Society of Ontario licence number 56680Q.
- Associate Ashley Mann won the 2020 mooting competition hosted by St. Mary's Chambers.
- Associate Allan Huynh was named the 2019 Norton Rose Fulbright Negotiation Champion.
- The firm's litigation work includes reported decisions such as McNeill v. Phillips, 2025 ONSC 5779, and Gibbons v. Gibbons, 2025 ONSC 4192.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentFees & payment
Flat fee
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This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Languages on the roster
- Czech, French, Ukrainian
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Z Legal's Toronto office is on Yonge Street. The firm also keeps a second office at 450 Weller Street in Peterborough, so clients in that area can meet with the Toronto-based team without a trip into the city.
Frequently asked questions
- I was laid off. How much severance am I owed?
- It depends on a number of factors: age, length of service, position, salary, the reason for the layoff, and whether there was a valid signed employment contract. Z Legal reviews these details to explain the likely range.
- Does Z Legal work on a contingency fee basis?
- It depends on the case. A litigation lawyer at the firm reviews the facts and evidence before deciding whether a contingency, hourly, or mixed contingency-hourly arrangement fits.
- I want to challenge a will in Ontario. Where do I start?
- An estate litigation lawyer at Z Legal reviews the will and the surrounding circumstances, including claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution, and can apply to protect estate assets while the challenge proceeds.
- I received a Statement of Claim. What do I need to do?
- Ontario's rules give 20 days to file a Statement of Defence, or obtain a waiver, before being noted in default, so it's worth speaking with a litigation lawyer promptly.
- Does Z Legal have an office outside Toronto?
- Yes. Alongside its Toronto office on Yonge Street, the firm has a second office at 450 Weller Street in Peterborough.
- What does Z Legal handle in family law matters?
- The firm handles marriage agreements, divorce and separation, custody, support payments, and division of assets.
Where to find them
1984 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z7 · 855-233-7440
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