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As founder of Z Legal, Martin Zatovkanuk is an experienced litigation lawyer with well over a decade of experience before all levels of Ontario Courts. Z Legal focuses on estate litigation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct matters. Z Legal’s goal is to represent clients from the outset of their matter all the way through to the end of their matter, regardless whether their matter is resolved through a settlement, mediation, arbitration or a trial.
Z Legal Litigation Lawyers is designed to take care of our customers on an individual basis. To us you’re never just a number. Ask about our flat-rate billing and contingency fee options.
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Termination clauses in Ontario were recently addressed in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc. Clarification was provided by the court regarding standard termination language under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Ordinary contract interpretation principles were applied by the court to evaluate employee severance entitlements. Legal guidance regarding employment disputes can be reviewed directly at Z Legal. Understanding the Ruling on Termination Clauses in Ontario The Court of Appeal upheld standard clauses allowing dismissal without cause. The court found that…
Corporate lawyers frequently draft commercial agreements with specific terms regarding legal expenses. Many contracts provide for full legal costs in Ontario when legal proceedings occur. However, courts retain authority to review and enforce these provisions. Under the Courts of Justice Act, Ontario judges retain overall discretion regarding legal costs. Therefore, negotiated contract language does not automatically guarantee procedural cost awards. Furthermore, courts must assess billed legal expenses for proportionality and reasonableness. In Bossé v. Mastercraft Group Inc., the Court of…
Civil litigation in Ontario follows strict procedural rules that protect fairness. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently made important changes to settlement disclosure in Ontario. The court officially overruled the longstanding precedent set in Handley Estate. Litigants must still promptly disclose agreements that alter litigation alignments. However, delayed disclosure no longer automatically triggers a stay of proceedings. Instead, judges now determine remedies based on proportional assessments of prejudice. Consequently, litigants must adapt their legal strategies when navigating multi-party disputes. What…
The first meeting helps our Lawyers pinpoint the main issues of your case and get to know you as the potential client.
The first consultation is free, and you can request it online. Email us at info@zlegal.ca with a brief summary of your matter for quickest response.
After signing a contract with our firm, we start working on the matter. This formality helps us and our clients set the terms, the goals, and the main points of our cooperation. This contract is called a retainer agreement, and ensures that the firm and you understand the terms and expectations going forward.
During the course of your matter, it is likely that there will be additional information sought. This can take the form of inquiries to you, the client, inquiries to the opposing side, as well as to third parties. In fact, the investigation might take quite some time to make it effective and reliable.
If your matter is heading to trial, significant advance preparation is usually required. This includes a full review of all documents produced in the course of the litigation, as well as preparation of all witnesses.
We have almost two decades of litigation experience, and use our skill and knowledge to put forward the strongest arguments possible. With a long list of successful reported cases, you can be sure that Z Legal is the right firm to represent your interests.
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Z Legal is a boutique litigation firm specializing in employment law (for both employees and employers), commercial litigation, estate disputes, family law, real estate litigation and professional misconduct defense. We also provide mediation services for these areas of law.
Our primary office is located in Toronto, and we represent clients across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and throughout Ontario. Thanks to secure virtual consultation options, we can efficiently serve clients regardless of their physical location in the province.
Legal fees depend on the complexity of the matter and the specific legal service required. We offer a mix of hourly rates, fixed block fees for specific projects (like drafting contracts), and in select litigation cases, contingency fee arrangements. We outline all fee structures transparently during your initial consultation.
To maximize your time with our legal team, please bring any relevant documentation, including contracts, termination letters, court filings, emails, financial records, or timelines of events related to your case.