Practice Areas
Real Estate
Real Estate law is a substantial portion of our practice. Our experienced and courteous support staff have successfully closed thousands of transactions. We are committed to providing the client with friendly, comprehensive and cost-effective legal representation. Quotes are available on request. The practice of real estate has undergone significant technological changes in the delivery of products and services. The introduction of title insurance and the growth of closing centres have meant that today’s real estate practitioner must distinguish him or herself by providing unparalleled, client focused service.
With the introduction of the Teranet system, we are able to close same day anywhere in the province on both your sale and purchase.
Lawyers in this practice area have complementary expertise in other areas such as business law.
Contact Lawyers
Herbert T. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 112
Email: htaesq@aol.com
Steven C. Foster
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext. 103
Email: sfoster@arnold-foster.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com
Estate and Succession Planning
Comprehensive estate and wealth management require effective legal advice and up-to-date knowledge of tax and estate planning. Our lawyers work collaboratively with accounting and tax experts to implement all aspects of your estate or succession plan, be it a simple will or a complex corporate re-organization/estate freeze.
Our practitioners provide friendly and effective guidance on such matters as will preparation and powers of attorney. In addition, we provide advice to help you to create spousal and family trusts, Henson trusts for special needs persons, exit plans for persons emigrating abroad, probate and estate administration and litigation, and much, much more.
Lawyers in this practice area have complementary expertise in other areas such as real estate, family and business law.
Contact Lawyers
Herbert T. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 112
Email: htaesq@aol.com
Steven C. Foster
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext. 103
Email: sfoster@arnold-foster.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com
Business
An important part of our practice is made up of corporate and commercial law for small and medium-sized businesses. Our lawyers provide advice on all aspects of corporate organization, finance and governance. We work collaboratively with your accountant and financial team.
In the area of construction and real estate development, our practitioners are active in the area of acquisition, finance, joint venture and strategic partnerships.
For owners of small and medium-sized businesses, we provide advice on structuring acquisitions, due diligence, labour and employment issues, government and regulatory control, and wealth management.
Lawyers in this practice area have complementary expertise in other areas such as real estate and wealth management law.
Contact Lawyers
Herbert T. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 112
Email: htaesq@aol.com
Steven C. Foster
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext. 103
Email: sfoster@arnold-foster.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com
Family
Family law constitutes a substantial part of our practice. We have extensive experience representing clients before the courts of the Province of Ontario and in mediation and arbitration. Our first objective is work collaboratively with opposing counsel whenever possible. From simple uncontested divorces to complex custody/access disputes, our lawyers can provide sensitive, timely and cost effective legal representation.
Today’s family lawyer must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary field. To instruct experts and to guide clients through custody and access assessments, to provide advice on complex business and pension valuation issues, to advise on future wealth management, to work with and be knowledgeable of alternative remedies such as ADR and mediation and to do all these things in a timely and cost effective manner. These are just some of the skills your lawyer requires to be an effective family law advocate. Our lawyers offer extensive experience in all these areas to provide you with the highest standard of legal representation.
Lawyers in this practice area have complementary expertise in other areas such as real estate, estate and business law.
Contact Lawyers
Steven C. Foster
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext. 103
Email: sfoster@arnold-foster.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation constitutes a growing part of our practice. We have extensive experience representing our clients in the law courts of the Province of Ontario. From simple collection matters to complex shareholder disputes, our lawyers can provide you with efficient and cost effective legal representation.
Standing up for your rights is a task we take seriously. Helping you find your way through a labyrinth of rules and regulations is what we do best. Today’s legal system requires that you have knowledgeable and experienced lawyers advocating your position. Our team of effective lawyers can ensure your rights are protected and your economic interest’s advanced.
Lawyers in this practice area have complementary expertise in other areas such as real estate, estate and business law.
In the appropriate cases, our firm will consider entering into a contingency fee arrangement whereby our fee is based on the amount recovered and not hours spent prosecuting your claim. The maximum contingency fee is 30% of the amount recovered. In addition, clients will be liable to pay disbursements incurred in advancing the claim, regardless of the amount recovered. Our fee is determined on a case-by-case basis and will fluctuate based on the issues in dispute and litigation risk involved. For more information, contact one of our partners to discuss.
Contact Lawyers
Steven C. Foster
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext. 103
Email: sfoster@arnold-foster.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com
Land Development
Land development law is core area of our practice. Our lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of the field, including: residential freehold and condominium law and commercial and industrial transactions. Our experience runs the gamut and includes: minor variance, severance and rezoning; residential, commercial and industrial subdivision approvals; residential, industrial and commercial condominium approvals; plan registration, construction law and finance, shopping centre leasing, golf course approvals and land use planning and approvals.
Our lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience appearing before specialty boards such as the LPAT (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board), Niagara Escarpment Commission, Joint Boards, Land Division Committees and local Committees of Adjustment and Divisional Court appeals. Our clients include some of the largest developers in Canada. We have a proven record of success and are recognized as experts in this field.
Lawyers in this practice area also have complementary expertise in other areas such as business law.
Contact Lawyers
Herbert T. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 112
Email: htaesq@aol.com
Thomas M. Arnold
Tel: 905-873-0204 Ext 110
Email: tarnold@arnold-foster.com