About Ghalyai Law Professional Corporation

Ghalyai Law Professional Corporation is a small law firm in Richmond Hill, Ontario, run by lawyer Samira Ghalyai. Ghalyai earned a Bachelor of Arts from York University in 2004 and a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2009, then was admitted to the New York State bar in 2010 and the Law Society of Ontario in 2012. Before opening the firm, Ghalyai spent five years at a real estate law firm in Vaughan, working in its corporate and commercial department on asset and share acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and shareholder agreements.

The firm now handles business transactions, estate planning and real estate closings from its office on 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill. It bills flat rates that are disclosed at the initial meeting rather than charging by the hour, and clients speak directly with a lawyer rather than a paralegal or assistant. Ghalyai Law also limits its practice to areas where it has direct expertise, and it says it would rather refer a file to another firm than take on a matter it can't handle competently.

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Fees & payment

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The neighbourhood

Richmond Hill is a city in the Regional Municipality of York, about 20 kilometres north of downtown Toronto. In the early 1990s, Statistics Canada named it the fastest-growing community in the country. Ghalyai Law's office on 16th Avenue serves that growth directly. Its real estate practice handles the home purchases, sales and refinancing that come with an expanding suburb, while its business transactions work supports incorporations and other filings for owners setting up shop in the region.

Frequently asked questions

What areas of law does Ghalyai Law handle?
Ghalyai Law practices in three areas: business transactions, wills and estate planning, and real estate. The firm limits its practice to matters it has the knowledge to handle competently and says it would rather refer a client to another firm than take on a file outside that scope.
I'm buying a home in Richmond Hill. Can the firm handle my closing?
Ghalyai Law handles residential and investment property purchases and sales, including reviewing purchase agreements and status certificates before closing. The firm also acts on transfers of ownership, trust declarations and mortgage refinancing.
Does Ghalyai Law charge by the hour?
Ghalyai Law bills flat rates that are disclosed at the initial meeting rather than charging by the hour, so clients know the cost of a matter before it starts.
Can the firm prepare my will and power of attorney?
Ghalyai Law prepares simple and multiple or secondary wills along with powers of attorney for property and for personal care, and it files probate applications with or without a will.
I'm starting a business in Richmond Hill. Can Ghalyai Law help me incorporate?
Ghalyai Law handles incorporations, amendments, amalgamations and other corporate filings, along with shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and business name registrations.
Where is the office located and how do I book a consultation?
Ghalyai Law's office is at 1595 16th Avenue, Suite 301, in Richmond Hill. Clients can reach the firm by phone or email to book an initial consultation, and clients speak directly with a lawyer rather than a paralegal or assistant.

Where to find them

1595 16th Avenue, Suite 301, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N9 · 905-709-7413

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