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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in York Region, Ontario

241 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in York Region do?

A civil litigation lawyer in York Region handles disputes that can end up in court, from contract and debt claims to shareholder fights, property disagreements, and professional negligence. The work runs from the first demand letter through pleadings, discovery, and mediation, and, if it comes to that, trial. Most cases in the region are heard at the Newmarket Courthouse at 50 Eagle Street West, where the Superior Court of Justice sits for Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora, and the surrounding communities. Many disputes settle before a judge ever hears them.

Which court hears a civil claim in York Region?

The court usually depends on how much you're claiming. The Superior Court of Justice hears the larger claims, and the Small Claims Court handles smaller matters through a simpler, faster process. As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court limit rose from $35,000 to $50,000, so many everyday disputes over unpaid invoices, deposits, or minor property damage now fit there. Both courts serve York Region from Newmarket, whether you live up in Aurora or south in Vaughan. A lawyer can tell you early which track suits your claim, because the choice affects your cost, your timeline, and the rules you'll follow along the way.

How long do you have to start a civil claim in Ontario?

For most civil disputes you have two years to sue, set by the Limitations Act, 2002. The clock usually starts on the day you knew, or reasonably should have known, that you had a claim, which isn't always the day the problem began. Some claims carry shorter deadlines, and a few exceptions can shift the date, so it's less obvious than it looks. Miss the limitation period and a court can throw the case out no matter how strong it is. That's the practical reason to talk to a lawyer early, even while you're still hoping to settle without a hearing. Getting the date calendared at the start protects your options.

How do you choose a civil litigation firm in York Region?

Start with a firm that has handled your kind of dispute, whether that's a commercial contract, a construction claim, an estate fight, or an employment matter. Ask who will actually run your file, how they bill, whether hourly, flat, or a blend, and how they weigh settlement against trial, since most civil cases resolve before a hearing. It helps to know the firm is comfortable in the Superior Court and not only in Small Claims. York Region firms are spread across Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Aurora, so there's usually one near you.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in York Region below.

A.B.C. Litigation Professional Corporation is a litigation firm serving the Greater Toronto Area. It handles civil and commercial litigation matters, including real estate disputes, breach of contract, debt collection…

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Absolute Law Professional Corporation is a law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, founded by Maood Bin Tahir. It practices criminal law, immigration law, real estate law, civil and business litigation, family law, condom…

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Aceti Law Professional Corporation

1 lawyer · Est. 2019

Aceti Law Professional Corporation is a Greater Toronto Area law firm based in Stouffville, founded by Steven Aceti in 2019. It practises real estate, wills and estates, corporate and commercial law, and civil litigat…

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Advocare Law

1 lawyer

Advocare Law is a virtual, paperless law firm serving Ontario, with an in-person meeting location in Aurora. It handles landlord and tenant matters, wills and estates, small claims court, immigration law, family law, …

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AEGIS Law is a bilingual (English and Mandarin/Cantonese) firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, offering full-spectrum legal counsel across civil, corporate, criminal, immigration, and financial matters. …

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Affinity Law

15 lawyers · Est. 1993

Affinity Law is a multi-practice firm serving clients in Ontario and Alberta, with lawyers handling corporate and commercial matters, real estate, employment law, family law, immigration, mediation, and personal injur…

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Agile Legal Solutions is a law firm based in Richmond Hill that serves clients across Ontario, blending in-person meetings with remote support. Its lawyers cover business law, immigration, family law, wills and estate…

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Ahmari Law Firm

1 lawyer

Ahmari Law Firm is a multidisciplinary law firm based in Thornhill, Ontario. It practices real estate, corporate, civil litigation, immigration, wills and estates, and family law, and offers services in English, Farsi…

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Ahmed Dharsi LLP

2 lawyers

Ahmed Dharsi LLP is a boutique litigation firm in Thornhill specializing in high-stakes commercial and employment litigation, including shareholder disputes, executive terminations, contract disagreements, and civil f…

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AIMMS Law Professional Corporation is a Markham, Ontario law firm led by founder Mohammad Ameli. The firm handles criminal law, civil litigation, business law, real estate, immigration, and professional regulatory mat…

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Alchemy Law LLP

1 lawyer

Alchemy Law LLP is a client-focused law firm with offices in North York and Richmond Hill, serving individuals, families, and businesses across the Greater Toronto Area. The firm practices real estate law, mortgage en…

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Allan Law

2 lawyers

Allan Law is a family-run law firm in Aurora, Ontario, serving York Region, Toronto, Peel Region, Durham Region, and Simcoe County. Founded by Gordon Allan and now led by his son Jason Allan, the firm focuses on last …

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Allan M. Freedman, Barristers & Solicitors is a general practice law firm in Concord, Ontario, serving individuals and businesses since 1976. The firm handles corporate law, real estate, health care law for regulated …

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Amani Law Office

1 lawyer

Amani Law Office is a Richmond Hill firm founded by Ali Amani, a lawyer licensed to practice in both Ontario and Iran. The firm focuses on immigration, refugee, and real estate matters, and also offers notary public, …

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AMS Mangat Law

2 lawyers

AMS Mangat Law is a full-service law firm in Woodbridge, Ontario, led by founding lawyer Sajid Mahmood. It practices business, criminal, family, civil, real estate, immigration, employment, and wills and estates law, …

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Angela Carr Law

1 lawyer

Angela Carr Law is a small law firm in Keswick, Ontario providing real estate, wills and powers of attorney, and estate administration services, along with small claims court representation. The firm serves residents …

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Apel Law Office Professional Corporation is a Markham sole practice led by Kirkor A. Apel, who was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996. The firm emphasizes plain-language advice and works with clients on litigation and …

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ASJ Legal Professional Corporation is a Vaughan, Ontario law firm founded by Amit Jain. It covers family law, corporate and business law, civil litigation, wills and estates, real estate, and citizenship and immigrati…

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Audemus Law Firm PC is a Markham, Ontario law firm led by Harold Wang, offering services in business and start-up law, business litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, wills and estates, and alternative d…

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Ayaz Mehdi Professional Corporation, operating as Mehdi Law, is a boutique law firm based in Markham, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in person and remotely. The firm practices family law, criminal law, immi…

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Baker Doodnauth

2 lawyers

Baker Doodnauth is a family and civil law firm based in Newmarket, Ontario, practising in association rather than partnership. It serves clients across Newmarket, Richmond Hill and York Region in family law, civil lit…

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BARAPP Personal Injury Law Firm, the flagship office of BARAPP Law Alliance, is a Toronto personal injury practice led by Eric Barapp, whose father and grandfather also practiced law. The firm represents clients acros…

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Beigi Law

3 lawyers

Beigi Law is a full-service firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, practising personal injury and civil litigation, immigration and refugee law, family law, and real estate. Founded by Dr. Shay Beigi, the firm also has…

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Belsito Law

1 lawyer

Belsito Law is a general litigation firm in Richmond Hill, Ontario, serving individuals and businesses across the Greater Toronto Area, including Richmond Hill, North York, Woodbridge, and Markham. The firm handles ci…

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