Legal Services

General Counsel

Corporate

Real Estate

We offer a variety of legal services. Please review the information below to learn more on our various areas of legal practice for more information and options.

General Counsel

Clients employ Darrel as their general counsel and consult with him on a variety of matters that have business implications. With over 35 years experience in the field, he has developed a strong reputation, through clear and concise advice.

Corporate Law

Corporate law affects the needs and interests of shareholders, directors, employees, creditors, consumers and other stakeholders.

This can encompass a wide range of legal services, including:

Advice and Representation
Agreements
Assessments
Miscellaneous other legal documents.
Purchasers and sales of Businesses

Real Estate Law

Residential Home Sale – $899*

Includes all legal fees, disbursements.

*HST not included in this figure

Residential Home Purchase – $1,349**

Includes all legal fees, disbursements, and title insurance, for properties valued up to $500,000.00

**Rate does not include, HST, Provincial Land Transfer Tax, Municipal Land Transfer Tax (City of Toronto only) or Registration Fees.

Exclusion – First time home buyers:

PLTT – Provincial Land Transfer Tax – exemption up to $4000
MLTT – Municipal Land Transfer Tax, an additional tax for properties in the City of Toronto – exemption up to $4475.

Please visit our specific area on Real Estate Law to learn more… click here

Criminal Law

Legal defense of criminal charges such as:

Domestic Assault
Drug Trafficking
Fraud
Parole/Probation
Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault
Theft and Shoplifting
Victims of Abuse or Fraud

If you are accused of a criminal offence you have the right to a fair and vigorous defence and you also have the right to seek experienced counsel. Darrel Hotz is an experienced defense lawyer. He has defended clients in criminal cases for more than 35 years.

Family Law

Our Family law services include:

Adoption
Child Custody/Access
Child Protection
Child Support
Committeeship (Mental Incompetency)
Divorce
Domestic Contracts
Exclusive Possession of the Matrimonial Home
Grandparents’ Rights to Access
Marriage Contracts (Prenuptial Agreements)
Mediation
Mobility Rights
Paternity Agreements
Property Division
Restraining Orders
Sale of Property
Separation Agreements
Spousal Support
Variations of Prior Orders and Agreements

Mental Health Law

My approach to mental health legal issues is holistic. I work with the full range of psychiatric care providers, representing the best interests of my clients before all levels of the court. Mental health challenges should not be a barrier to fair legal representation. Legal aid certificates available.

Wills & Estates

Counsel can be provided in the preparation of the following documents:

Wills
Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration and Distribution
Estate Litigation
Estate Planning
Living Wills
Trusts

LEGAL CONSULTATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are in need of professional legal support and would like to schedule an appointment, please call, e-Mail or fill in our contact form on this page.

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