Kelly & Co.

Litigation at the centre

Litigation is the heart of Kelly & Co., and its lawyers act for people who've been wronged as well as those accused of wronging someone. Their civil files have taken in estate, intellectual property, negligence and contract disputes, among others.

Appeals

Kelly & Co. takes on appeals from rulings by courts, tribunals, municipalities and other bodies with decision-making power. Its lawyers have obtained successful decisions in the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada, among other courts.

Child protection and collaborative files

Family lawyers at the firm represent clients in child protection matters, including Children's Aid Society involvement that hasn't reached court and advice on voluntary service agreements. Many clients have been represented through a collaborative approach, and if talks break down the firm is ready to move to mediation, arbitration or litigation. Couples who are marrying, moving in together or separating can have their domestic contract drafted by the firm's lawyers.

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Wills, estates and estate disputes

Kelly & Co. aims to make estate planning simple and easy for its clients. When an estate ends up in conflict, over undue influence, Family Law Act claims or an executor overstepping their authority, the firm's litigation lawyers bring their estate litigation experience to the dispute.

Homes, cottages and commercial property

On the residential side, Kelly & Co. acts for both buyers and sellers, whether the property is a detached house, townhouse, condominium or cottage. Commercial clients get help with drafting and negotiation as well as acquisitions, sales and financing.

Municipal matters

Property assessment, expropriation, zoning and land development all involve regulation and approvals that can get complicated. Kelly & Co. has represented clients at committee and council meetings, before tribunals such as the Ontario Municipal Board, and at every level of court in Ontario.

Employers and employees

Kelly & Co. advises both employers and employees. It has counselled, negotiated and litigated for employees, and for employers it helps build policies and procedures meant to limit liability and keep a business compliant in Ontario and Canada.

Business deals, brands and oppression claims

Business clients get help buying or selling a company through either an asset or a share deal, protecting marks like product names, logos and domain names along with rights in original creative works, and exploring the oppression remedy under the Business Corporations Act.

Injury claims

Personal injury files include medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accidents and dog bites, among other injuries. Kelly & Co. works with each client and their medical professionals on getting the treatment needed while pursuing compensation.

Criminal charges

Kelly & Co.'s lawyers defend individuals in courts across Ontario, and the charges they've defended include fraud, arson, drug offences and murder.

Human rights

Kelly & Co. has advised individuals, companies, employers and employees on their rights and duties under human rights law. Its services here include policy and handbook audits, accommodation issues and pay equity.

Boards and tribunals

Kelly & Co.'s lawyers have appeared before a long run of Ontario boards and tribunals, from the Landlord and Tenant Board and Social Benefits Tribunal to the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Enforcement and collections

A promissory note, contract or judgment only helps if it can be collected. Drawing on decades in collections and enforcement, the firm's lawyers work with creditors to gather, coordinate and, where needed, prosecute what's required to realize against a debtor.