FAMILY / DIVORCE LAW!
Our firm has a particular emphasis on FAMILY / DIVORCE Law. We have assisted thousands of clients in numerous areas in family law, including, but not limited to: child custody/access, child support, property division, marriage and separation agreements, spousal support and divorce. We are sensitive to your needs. We recognize that it is an emotional and difficult time for our clients. In your time of need, you will want us on your side!
We recognize that our clients want to resolve their matters in a expeditious manner without incurring excessive legal fees. As a result, we always try to attempt a negotiated settlement of a matter, unless it is necessary to go to court to protect your rights. If negotiations are not successful, our lawyers are very experienced litigators who have obtained great results for our clients.
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CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL AND CIVIL LITIGATION
Our firm has had extensive and diverse experience in virtually all areas of litigation, having successfully represented our clients’ interests’ in everything from shareholders’ disputes, contractual disagreements and collection matters to franchise litigation, intellectual property and trademark disputes, real estate litigation, construction liens and employment litigation. We have had several cases reported and have become renowned in the legal and business community for our responsiveness to our clients’ needs, aggressive advocacy and excellent success rate. As a result, we have been sought out and retained on many occasions through referrals by other lawyers, by international clients and by clients who have been dissatisfied with their previous counsel. We will go the extra mile to protect and enforce your rights.
ESTATES AND INCOMPETENCY LITIGATION
Our firm has had extensive and diverse experience in litigation involving estates, guardianship and incompetency issues. We have successfully represented our clients’ interests in a wide range of disputes, including will challenges, conflicts over entitlement to assets, validity of transfer of assets and gifts, guardianship and incompetency in respect to both personal care and management of property, rights of beneficiaries, and rights and obligations of executors and other personal representatives. We have established a solid reputation for success, responsiveness to our clients’ needs and aggressive advocacy. As a result, we have been sought out and retained on many occasions through referrals by other lawyers, by international clients and by clients who have been dissatisfied with their previous counsel. We will go the extra mile to protect and enforce your rights.
COLLECTION of LOCAL DEBTS owed to INTERNATIONAL CREDITORS
Our firm has extensive experience and has developed a particular niche market in representing creditors located outside Canada who are owed substantial debts by local businesses. We have maintained an excellent success rate in collecting on these debts through aggressive pursuit of delinquent debtors, to the overriding satisfaction of our numerous international clients.
ESTATES, WILLS AND TRUSTS
Our firm has had substantial experience in representing and assisting executors and trustees in the administration of estates. We guide our clients through a process which may otherwise be intimidating, as many are thrust into a situation for the first time which is made all the more difficult by the recent loss of a loved one. In our representation of estates, and in our preparation of wills, powers of attorney and trusts, we place particular emphasis on the individual’s testamentary intentions and wishes. We endeavour to achieve solutions which are tailor-made to our clients’ needs, and which avoid, as far as possible, costly and emotional disputes between beneficiaries and between beneficiaries and executors.
BUSINESS LAW
Our firm places particular emphasis on representation of entrepreneurs. We have substantial experience in acting for small, medium and large-size corporations, on everything from mergers and acquisitions to internal corporate restructuring to complex contractual negotiations. Our practical approach is always results-oriented; finding creative solutions to ensure the successful completion of all transactions, while diligently protecting our clients’ financial interests. Through extensive, diverse and international experience, we have cultivated an excellent reputation in the business community and are renowned for providing our clients with hands-on, practical and value-added service.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
We act on behalf of various individuals who have been unjustly terminated from their employment. In most cases, due to our expertise, we have obtained fast and fair compensation for our clients. If necessary, we have a successful track record of obtaining results in court. For effective representation, you want Brian Belmont on your side.
