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Commercial Rent Evictions To Be Banned For Small Businesses In Ontario
Ontario moratorium on commercial rent evictions may be coming soon to assist small businesses. Landlords are encouraged to apply for CECRA if eligible.
Why Franchisees Should Review Their Contracts Amid COVID-19
Explore your rights and obligations and ask for contract review. Our Business & Corporate lawyers are here to help and give their best opinion. Call now.
Family Enterprise
Family Enterprise Specialists are people who can focus on the unique needs and skills of your family and family-oriented business while helping your family…
Tax Law
Tax Law is in demand. We now have a tax lawyer on our team with 20 years of industry experience to help you minimize the impact of tax. Contact us today.
The Estate Information Return Form, recent changes and what it means to the Estate Trustee
If you’re an Estate Trustee there are rule changes that came into effect this year you should know about. “In Ontario, the Estate Trustee…
Business Succession Emergency Continuity Plan
Business Succession Emergency Continuity Plan; If you are Family Owned Business with no succession plan, you could lose your legacy. Get started now.
How Does Coronavirus Effect My Family Business Enterprise?
Family Business Enterprise can be affected during the Coronavirus lockout. We can help with Family Business Survival Planning. Contact to get started.
Succession Planning
Succession planning touches on many areas of law: corporate commercial, employment agreements, corporate re-organizations, Tax & estate planning, and more.
Buying or Selling a Dental Practice
Time to Buy or Sell a Dentistry Practice? Are you a dentist that is just starting out your career or perhaps you have worked…
Residential Real Estate
Residential Real Estate transaction goes smoother with a help of Lawyer when you’re buying or selling your home for this major life milestone.
The Civil Litigation Team is by Your Side
Civil litigation is a long and winding road. But not one you must travel alone. Hummingbird Lawyers LLP is a family of lawyers that…
Bienes Raíces Residenciales
Residential Real Estate transaction goes smoother with a help of Lawyer when you’re buying or selling your home for this major life milestone.
What Every Healthcare Professional
Needs To Know
At Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, we understand that what you need from a law firm at any given time depends on your unique set of…
Completing a Title Transfer for Real Property
So you have just bought a new property and you are ready to take possession. Before you do, among the legalities that need to…
Buying A House
Residential Real Estate transaction goes smoother with a help of Lawyer when you’re buying or selling your home for this major life milestone.
Selling A House
Residential Real Estate transaction goes smoother with a help of Lawyer when you’re buying or selling your home for this major life milestone.
Intentional Interference, Contractual Relations Vs. Economic Relations
What Is The Difference Between Intentional Interference With Contractual Relations Versus Intentional Interference With Economic Relations?
The Best Divorce Lawyer In Ontario
Harvey Specter and The Lincoln Lawyer are fairy tales. As entertaining as they are, divorce lawyers like them don’t really exist… at least until…
getting a divorce without going to court
Do You Always Need To Go To Court To Get Divorced? Not always, you have options, which are less stressful, that give you more…
Foreign Executors
I am a Foreign Executor What is Resealing? I want to name a foreign Executor I am a Foreign Executor Sometimes an Ontario resident…
Shareholders Agreement
A business without a clear vision and framework is doomed to fail. Regardless of the nature of the business, shareholders agreements form an important…
Update on Financing an Optometry Practice
When it comes to financing the purchase of a new or existing health professional practice, if you are not a Dentist or Physician, there…
Drafting Shareholder Agreements
While no government statutes state that a Shareholder Agreement is necessary for your business or company, it can be extremely crucial to have one…
Changes to B.C.’s Property Transfer Taxes
Over recent months, the Government of British Columbia has enacted legislation called the Information Collection Regulation that will come into effect September 17th, 2018….
Considerations For Setting Up A Health Profession Corporation
If you are a healthcare professional and you plan to provide professional services through a corporation, the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) requires you…
Business Formation
Through many aspects, business formation impacts how your business will function, operate and be taxed. Creating a legal structure behind your endeavour is one…
FAQ ABOUT DISPUTE LITIGATION And COVID-19
What Can Hummingbird Lawyers Do For You? Courts across Canada are limiting hearings due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Depending on the jurisdiction, the court…
EMPLOYMENT FAQ DURING COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges and uncertainties for employers around the globe. To help you navigate through the challenges posed by the…
Discrimination In A Job Interview
Keeping Interviews Kosher; A Note On Discrimination During Interviews For Employers & Job-Seekers From perfecting your resume and cover letter to deciding how to…
Technology Law
Technology and Innovation are key foundations of the modern economy. With Moore’s Law in full swing, the prominence of artificial intelligence and everything being…
Workplace Investigations & Training
Workplace investigations are an important process when it comes to alleged misconduct in the workplace – and conducting a proper investigation can make all…
Running a Social Media Contest or Promotion
Due to the amount of time the average person spends on social media sites, a clear route of advertising to the masses is now…
Hummingbird Lawyers LLP at Law Day 2018
A few members of the Hummingbird family happily took part in Law Day 2018, a national event focused on celebrating the signing of Canada’s…
Healthcare Professionals
Hummingbird Lawyers is offering to healthcare professionals legal service that covers many aspects of the health industry.
The Little Black Book Of Divorce
The Little Black Book of Divorce is a collection of frequently asked questions along with their answers to help clients to better understand the divorce…
The Little Black Book Of Professional Corporations
The Little Black Book of Professional Corporations is a collection of frequently asked questions along with their answers.
The Little Black Book Of Easements
The Little Black Book of Easements is a collection of frequently asked questions along with their answers to help clients understand easements better. Andrew…
The Little Black Book Of Probate
The Little Black Book of Probate is a collection of frequently asked questions along with their answers to help clients understand the process of…
The Little Black Book Of Employment
The Little Black Book of Employment is a collection of frequently asked questions and informative answers about employees, contractors and their rights. The Little…
The Little Black Book Of Talent Agency
The Little Black Book of Talent Agency is a collection of frequently asked questions from young actors in Ontario about interactions with talent agencies….
POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL CARE
Commonly Asked Questions about Power of Attorney For Personal Care (Medical) Q: Is a Power of Attorney the same thing as a “Living Will”?…
Hummingbird Virtual Estate Planning
What is Hummingbird Virtual Estate Planning? Hummingbird’s Virtual Estate Planning was launched in response to Canadians who seek estate planning services during the evolution…
Probate, Dying in Ontario
Probate, executor, and probate taxes are unfamiliar to many of us who have never experienced death in the family. But sooner or later it…
WILLS & ESTATES
Wills & Estates Lawyer In Toronto & Vaughan Are you prepared in the event of your passing or the passing of a loved one?…
Land Transfer Tax Calculator
What Is A Land Transfer Tax? There are many costs when you’re buying a home. The most overlooked is the Land Transfer Tax (LTT)….
REAL ESTATE
Página Web de Bienes Raíces en Español Our Real Estate Team of Lawyers and clerks appreciate that your property transaction deserves focus, attention, detail,…
BIENES RAÍCES
Real Estate Page In English Nuestro equipo de derecho inmobiliario entiende que las transacciones de propiedad – especialmente en Toronto – merece una detallada…
Holograph Will, or Codicil, an inexpensive path to costly litigation
Some consider that legal cost associated with having a Will properly prepared by a qualified lawyer is high and opt out to prepare a…
Wills, and what you need to know
A Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that outlines and sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of assets, property and the…
FAMILY & DIVORCE
Family & Divorce Lawyer In Toronto And Vaughan Hummingbird Lawyers LLP has a family lawyer in Toronto and Vaughan offices. The team works to…
MEDIATION & ARBITRATION
Some disputes are best settled out of court. At Hummingbird LLP, we apply alternative mediation and arbitration techniques where appropriate, to bring about efficient…
CIVIL LITIGATION
Civil Litigation Lawyer Pragmatic, timely and cost-effective – because we know that you’ve got better things to do than sit in court! Where disputes prove…
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
Well-Experienced Entertainment Lawyers Careers in the entertainment industry are as diverse as its employee base. Whether you are in the spotlight or behind the…
BUSINESS & CORPORATE
Are you looking for a corporate law firm to provide legal services? Perhaps you are looking for legal advice from an experienced corporate lawyer,…
EMPLOYMENT
Losing your job can be emotionally and financially traumatic. At Hummingbird LLP we work with you to ensure that you get the severance package…
Corporate Will
What Is A Corporate Will? A corporate will (also known as secondary will) is a special tool for estate planning with respect to your…
Your Last Will and Testament
What Is A Last Will And Testament? Just How Important Is A Will? Dying Without A Will What About Your Children? Things To Keep…
Planning Act Dispute
What is a Planning Act Dispute? Ontario’s Planning Act is in place to provide municipalities, and its citizens, the opportunity to plan, document and…
Financing and Investor Agreement
Financing and Investor Agreement is drafted and negotiated with a focus on protecting an investor’s assets, the investment itself and the intellectual property of…
Personal Legal Services & Counsel
Our experienced roster can assist you in any personal legal matter that you face. From settling an estate, to representing your case, Hummingbird can be there.
Corporate Legal Services & Counsel
Hummingbird Law can be your legal counsel in the corporate realm, whether you are signing your first commercial property, or looking to protect your company’s assets.
Legal Counsel as a Service – LCaaS ©
Hummingbird Lawyers LLP now offers outsourced, personalized Legal Counsel as a Service to companies with, or without, current in-hous
Wrongful Dismissal
What You Need To Know About Wrongful Dismissal What Is Wrongful Dismissal? So, you’ve been let go? However, you were given no prior notice,…
Bill 148
Ontario’s government has enacted a new Bill, as of January 1, 2018, and spanning to January 2019, to overhaul rules in the workplace, create…
Lending and Borrowing
Lending and borrowing transactions in real estates can be risky without knowing all the details. Contacting legal counsel to help oversee finances can be a…
Artist Incorporation And Organization
Should You Incorporate Yourself as an Artist? For artists, there are many appealing aspects to being self-employed. Many creative people have made a career…
Joint-Venture Agreement And Band Partnership
Band Agreement Playing local shows and bar gigs can eventually lead to your big break as a musical group. Working towards your dream, with…
Acuerdo De Compra y Venta
Agreement Of Purchase And Sales In English ¿Qué es un Acuerdo de Compra y Venta? Un acuerdo de compra y venta es un contrato…
Agreement of purchase and sale
Acuerdo de Compra y Venta en Español What Is An Agreement Of Purchase And Sale? A Purchase and Sale agreement is a written contract…
Representation Agreement & Talent Agency
Progressing your career as an artist can be a stressful, and sometimes lengthy, process. Securing an agent can be one of the most influential…
New Minimum Wage In Ontario
The new year brought in several changes in the province of Ontario, one of the most talked about is the coming changes to minimum…
Title Dispute
What is a Title Dispute? Title disputes arise when there is a disagreement over who owns a specific property, and the amount of land…
Mortgage Fraud
What is Mortgage Fraud? Mortgage fraud happens when a consumer is fully aware that they are misrepresenting information during the purchase or agreement of…
Purchase and Sale Agreement
Purchase and Sale Agreement, What Does It Mean? A Purchase and Sale Agreement is a written contract between the purchaser (buyer) and vendor (seller)…
What is mortgage enforcement?
Mortgage enforcement is a form of real estate law that is in place to ensure that the terms of a mortgage contract are upheld….
Appeals
To put it simply, appellate law is law pertaining to the appeal of a court’s or judicial decision on a legal case. Essentially, it…
Operating Cost Dispute
What Is An Operating Cost Dispute? Starting a business can be a lengthy and sometimes stressful process. There are many costs and charges that…
Defaults and Collections
What Are Defaults and Collections? Defaults are when your tenants are failing to pay rent on an agreed upon time. These times should be…
Lease Disputes
What are Lease Disputes? After a gruelling process of trying to get your business off the ground, you’ve finally made some progress. Securing your…
Employment Contract
What exactly is an employment contract? Canadian companies are beginning to use employment contracts for every level of worker in hiring processes. The employment…
Workplace Harassment And Bullying
What Defines Workplace Harassment And Bullying? Before we jump into the legal aspect of Workplace Harassment And Bullying, let’s see how they are defined:…
Layoff in the times of COVID-19 and what it means for you
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee has made the decision to leave their employment because their employer has unilaterally made fundamental changes to the…
Constructive Dismissal In Ontario
What Is Constructive Dismissal Or Wrongful Dismissal In Ontario? Your workplace should be a space that you enjoy. It shouldn’t feel like a chore…
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
How Landlord Tenant Disputes Arise? Before any rental unit is secured and a lease is signed, rent should be negotiated between the tenant and…
Severance Pay
Severance Pay In Ontario Before you sign… If you have recently retired, or been laid off, then you are entitled to a severance pay…
Dead Man’s Unsent Text Accepted As Will
Radio Interview With Amy MacAlpine Tasha Kheiriddin from Global news is interviewing Amy MacAlpine about a unique story in Australia. After a man committed suicide…
Employment Agreement
Employment Agreement, Do I need one? I am no longer surprised when I meet with employers and employees and they cannot recall: (a) if…
Why can’t we all just get along?
Being a recent import to the Ontario Bar from Nova Scotia, one of the most substantial changes and challenges that I have encountered is the…
Amendments to the Construction Lien Act
This week I had the pleasure of attending the Toronto Construction Association’s seminar on Bill 142 – Amendments to the Construction Lien Act (Legislative…
Fraudulent Letter Alert!
August 20th, 2017 We have now received several notices that people have been receiving fraudulent letters from someone purporting to be Roy M. Bernhard….
Cannabis Act And Weed At Work
Cannabis Act, Will It Ever Be Permitted To Have Weed At Work? With the new Cannabis Act of Bill C-45, Canada will see all…
Is travelling down the long road of litigation worth it?
Litigation is often over-dramatized in movies, television and pop-culture. We as the viewer get to watch the ‘good guy’ trump the ‘bad guy’ after…
Executor, What Does It Mean?
Executor Responsibilities Unexpected tragedies happen to every family. Any individual can succumb to seerious illness or death. Yet as difficult as these situations can…
Can real estate ‘speed-dating’ solve Toronto’s puzzling housing costs?
There is a unique approach to homeowning that is being highlighted in the city of Toronto with the idea of ‘speed-dating’ to find a…
Selling The Matrimonial Home In Ontario
Selling The Matrimonial Home In Toronto’s Steep Housing Market The shock factor of Toronto’s real estate market is dying down as the average price…
The solution for the dying neighbourhood mall
Neighbourhood malls are quickly becoming a memory, and companies like Amazon are to blame. Consumers are embracing the simplicity and convenience of online shopping….
Changes to Ontario’s labour laws and what it means for the average ‘worker’
Ontario’s Liberal government has received recommendations on how to make the largest reform to Ontario’s Labour Laws and the Employment Standards Act (ESA) since…
The Hummingbird Brand Story
Children are amazing because they are so authentic and yet so determined to grow and change. They listen to their hearts and minds and…
Court 2 Court Beach Volleyball Tournament 2016
Picture Gallery Court 2 Court 2016 was a big success! Hummingbird Lawyers had a blast and cannot wait until 2017’s event taking place on July…
Help I’ve been fired!
Getting fired can happen to any of us. Some of the most recognizable and successful businessmen and women have been fired from their jobs…
New Laws Affecting Dissolved Corporations in Ontario
On December 10, 2016, the Forfeited Corporate Property Act (the “FCPA”) introduced new changes to existing laws regarding the forfeiture of corporate property to…
new requirements for Corporations governed by “OBCA” And “OCA”
On December 10, 2016, new requirements for Corporations governed by Ontario’s Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) and Corporations Act (“OCA”) came into force. The following…
Understanding the Power of Attorney
Understanding the Power of Attorney Video Interview of Amy MacAlpine with Randy Holt from Investors Group Amy MacAlpine, head of Wills & Estates at…
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way Video Interview of Amy MacAlpine with Randy Holt from Investors Group Amy MacAlpine, head of Wills and…
The Validity of Power of Attorney after Death
The Validity of Power of Attorney after Death Video Interview of Amy MacAlpine with Randy Holt from Investors Group Amy MacAlpine, head of Wills…
Understanding Probate
Understanding Probate Video Interview of Amy MacAlpine with Randy Holt from Investors Group Amy MacAlpine, head of Wills and Estates at Hummingbird Lawyers LLP…
Buying A House With A Boyfriend
Living together (cohabitation) is not always an antecedent to marriage. But buying a house with a boyfriend differs from sharing a basement apartment with…
The Impact of Wills on Marriage
The Impact of Wills on Marriage Video Interview of Amy MacAlpine with Randy Holt from Investors Group Amy MacAlpine, head of Wills and Estates…
First-Time Homebuyer? New Changes Coming Your Way
LTT Refund for First-time Homebuyers If you are a First-time Homebuyer, you may qualify for a refund of all or part of the Land…
Land Transfer Tax in Ontario, New Changes
Buying a new home, for many people, will be the biggest if not one of the biggest investments any purchaser will make in their…
Mindwire – An Executive Directors Soapbox
So I finally mustered up the courage to put keystroke to blog and start an ongoing talk-blog on our site to speak about the…
Residential Tenancies Act 2006
From its purpose, applications, exemptions, and more. The Residential Tenancies Act is the most important Act for landlords and tenants to understand to know…
New Development Condominiums: Beware the Two Closings
If you have purchased a new development condominium in Ontario and are awaiting “closing”, you should be aware that new development condos have two…
Travelling with Children After Separation or Divorce
Travelling with children of separation or divorce is more complicated than simply booking a flight and confirming a hotel. Parents who are going through a…
Mortgage Lenders Beware – Understanding the limitations on penalties
Lenders beware! In the current economic climate, lenders are required to enforce their security to recover loans following default by lenders. However, the recent…
New Home Owners: Understanding your Supplementary Tax Bill
Purchasing a newly constructed residential home or condominium can be exciting. However, when it comes to property taxes, new homeowners may often get taken…
A little now or a lot later: An Employer’s duty to keep lone workers safe
Over the past decade, several provinces have installed legislation requiring private employers to address issues of employee safety in circumstances in which they work…
The Acquisition of the Residential Condominium For The Purposes of Renting
In recent years, one of the more popular transactions that I have seen has been the acquisition of a residential condominium with the intent…
Are You Protected in the Workplace?
Over the past decade, several provinces have installed legislation requiring private employers to address issues of employee safety in circumstances in which they work…
Sellers – Be Aware of the Closed Mortgage
What is A Closed Mortgage A Closed Mortgage is a mortgage where the term of the mortgage is for a fixed period of time…
Parents Refusing Vaccines
Can Parents Refusing Vaccines from their children be criminally liable? With all the recent controversy about vaccinations, I have been asked a very common…
Assisted Suicide Ruling In Canada
Euthanasia in Canada The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously ruled that the Criminal Code provision against aiding and abetting someone to commit suicide,…
Why You Should Save The Trouble Of Dying Without a Will
Death takes a toll on a family but dying without a will can make things even worse. Here are a few bad situations that…
How To Avoid a Stressful Closing Day For Your Residential Real Estate Transactions
Next to your wedding day, moving day is perhaps one of the most stressful days you can experience and if you are lucky, you…
Thinking of Self-Representing?
Thinking of self-representing? Better think again. Potential Pitfalls of the Self-Represented Litigant There are a number of potential pitfalls people face when bringing claims…
Do I Really Need A Will?
Reasons Why You Need To Have A Last Will And Testament Common-law spouses do not have property rights and they will not inherit under…
Squatter’s Rights, LTCQ is Not Enough
Squatter’s Rights, Adverse Possession In Ontario Following s. 32 of the Land Titles Act, a large majority of land in Ontario have been switched…
Live and Let’s Deduct (Save Money with Fuel Deductions)
Written By: Mariann Karageorgievski, J.D. candidate 2015 As we emerge from the long, bitter winter and welcome the long awaited summer sun, we are…
Your License to Day Care
If you are currently running, or plan to run, a daycare out of your home, you must comply with a number of requirements held…
The Hidden Condo Clause
The pursuit of finding a rental unit is a treacherous feat, driven by a desire to find a great location with adequate living space…
Family Violence
The Implications of family violence On The Divorce Process Family violence still occurs nowadays and it could be related to family law. Family law…
Property Easements In Ontario
Why Are You On My Land? Property Easements In Ontario are Forever (Almost) Property ownership has become more complex as our living lifestyles have…
It is In Your Best Interest! – How to Express Interest Rates in a Contract?
Whether you are drafting a contract or signing one, there are several areas in which you should be careful. One of these areas is…
Donald Sterling – The Man with the Silver Gun
Much is being said about Sterling and his recent racial comments secretly taped and made in private. Much of this discussion circulates around the…
Fraud Prevention: The Little Black Book of Scams
With the proliferation of the internet, we have all been blessed with wonderful productivity aids, entertainment options, communication mediums, and distractions of all kinds….
CASL – Anti-Spam Legislation
On July 1st, 2014, the Government of Canada is putting into effect a new Anti-Spam Legislation(aka CASL). This will affect everyone in a corporate…
PART 1: What your business needs to know – Getting ready for Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
Getting ready for Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation What your business needs to know – Part 1 of a multi-part series on CASL. By Adam…
PART 2: Questions, Answers, and Other Important CASL Facts
CASL PART 2: Questions, Answers, and Other Important CASL Facts By Adam Dwek This article is Part two of a six part series on…
PART 3: CASL : The Law On Sending Commercial Electronic Messages
PART 3: If It Doesn’t Look Like a Commercial Electronic Message, It’s Still Probably a Commercial Electronic Message! By Adam Dwek Continuing a multi-part…
PART 4: Consider CASL When Buying a Business
Consider CASL When Buying a Business By Adam Dwek Part 4 of our multi-part series on CASL focuses on CASL concerns and issues when…
When A Common Law Spouse Dies Without a Will
Common-law spouses are not treated the same as married spouses under the law and do not automatically have the same property rights. In Ontario,…
Three Ways to Protect Your Common Law Spouse
In Ontario, common law spouses are not always treated the same as married spouses under the law. The definition of “spouse” is different in…
Specific Performance for Real Estate Investment Properties – Extremely Unlikely
Is Real Property unique? It was not so long ago that courts thought so. No two pieces of property were considered the same and…
Evergreen Building Ltd. v. IBI Leaseholds Ltd., 2008 BCSC 235
Case Commentary In Evergreen, a landlord of an office building in downtown Vancouver was experiencing financial difficulty and wished to redevelop the property in…
The Mortgagor’s Equity of Redemption
A mortgage security represents various things to various people, depending on their economic circumstances and their particular wants and needs. A mortgage may represent…
Just Cause Dismissal of Employees
Some Considerations Surrounding Just Cause Dismissal of Employees Just Cause, General Principles Typically, there is a requirement for reasonable notice for termination under the Employment…
In Terrorem Clauses in Wills
Some Considerations Concerning In Terrorem Clauses in Wills A condition surrounding a legacy in a will may be found to be void, and the…
Matrimonial Home
To Gift or To Loan Money For A Matrimonial Home, that is the Question As is customary among families, parents want the best for…
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Jagjit S. Bhathal
Jag is a devoted Family and Divorce Lawyer. He brings more than 15 years of courtroom experience to Hummingbird Lawyers, having appeared in the…
Andrew M. Fortis
Andrew leads Hummingbird Lawyers Real Estate and Corporate / Commercial practice. Andrew is Hummingbird’s go-to guru for commercial and residential real estate transactions, offering over 15 years experience,…
Roy M. Bernhard
Roy serves as our Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Firm’s long-term strategy with a view…
Amy M. MacAlpine
Amy leads Hummingbird Lawyers Wills & Estates practice, bringing more than 20 years of experience in Wills and Estates to Hummingbird Lawyers. A Boston native, Amy has…
Michael E.B. Taing
Michael is the managing lawyer for Healthcare Professionals and practices in the Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate divisions at Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. Michael’s practice focuses…
Ella Aiaseh
Ella works closely with the Family Law team at Hummingbird Lawyers on a variety of family law cases, with a special focus on cases…
Adina Schild
Adina began her work at Hummingbird Lawyers as a summer intern in 2013 and completed 10 months as a Student-at-Law with the firm. Adina…
Michael A. Levine
Known for his expertise in the Entertainment Industry and with over four decades of legal experience, Michael Levine offers his knowledge and services as Of-…
Douglas J. Green
Douglas Green is an Honorary Partner with Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. Doug was called to the bar in Ontario in 1976, a graduate of the University…
Jonathan J. Barr
Jonathan is a civil litigator with over a decade of real courtroom experience. During his 12+ years of practice, Jonathan has conducted trials (including…
Mitchell Singer
Mitchell is an Associate Lawyer in Hummingbird LLP’s new Family Business Enterprise group with a focus on assisting clients with a wide range of…
Jonathan Kiang
Jonathan is an Associate Lawyer in the Wills & Estates and Corporate / Commercial practice groups at Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. He is committed to…
Ioulia Vinogradova
Ioulia is an Associate Lawyer with the Hummingbird Lawyers Wills & Estates practice group. Ioulia has a diverse legal background that includes estate, family and civil litigation…
Amiri Dear
Amiri Dear is an Associate in the Civil Litigation Division of Hummingbird Lawyers LLP with a special interest in employment and real estate related…
Silvana Baella
Silvana is an Associate Lawyer in the Real Estate Division of Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. While completing her articles at Hummingbird, Silvana benefitted from wide…
Jaime Dym
Jaime Dym is a legal assistant with Hummingbird Lawyers. Jaime will shortly be sworn in as a Paralegal. Working primarily in the area of family…
Katja Ash
Katja joined Hummingbird Lawyers LLP as Vice President, Human Resources & Operations in 2019. Katja’s primary goal is to foster and further develop the…
Nadia Scobici
Nadia is a legal assistant with Hummingbird Lawyers. She works closely with Andrew Fortis and Michael Taing on corporate matters and with Amy MacAlpine…
Julie Williams
Julie Williams has joined the civil litigation practice group with Hummingbird Lawyers LLP. She is a legal assistant working primarily in the civil litigation…