Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Toronto Family & Estate Law Specialists
Parker & Company & Company has provided specialized legal services in Family Law, Estate Law, and Elder Law for 25 years in Toronto. Our firm combines over 40 years of collective experience with a commitment to personalized client relationships, ensuring tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. We prioritize public education through extensive online resources and maintain a small-team approach to foster direct client engagement.Our lawyers hold advanced training in collaborative law and mediation, emphasizing compassionate resolution of emotionally charged disputes. With a track record of successful litigation and estate planning, we focus on practical strategies that align with clients' long-term goals while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Services
Family Law
Estate Litigation
Wills & Trusts
Collaborative Law
Mediation Services
Power of Attorney
Child Custody
Property Division
Elder Law
Probate Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of Toronto-specific family law expertise
- Our firm exclusively practices Family, Estate, and Elder Law
- Small-team approach ensures personalized client attention
- We provide free educational resources for legal self-advocacy
- Lawyers hold advanced training in collaborative dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP)
What people say
Exceptional work ethic
Compassionate representation
Thorough legal knowledge
Timely resolution of urgent matters
Personalized client attention
Services
Family Law
Our Family Law practice addresses separation, divorce, child custody, and property division with strategic advocacy. We combine 40+ years of collective experience with compassionate guidance to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that prioritize long-term family stability and financial protection.
Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation services handle will challenges, trustee disputes, and inheritance conflicts with specialized expertise. We represent executors and beneficiaries in resolving complex probate matters through mediation or court proceedings. Our approach balances legal rigor with sensitivity to familial dynamics during emotionally charged situations.
Wills & Trusts
Wills & Trusts services focus on creating comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and ensure wishes are honored. We draft primary/secondary wills, powers of attorney, and specialized trusts while minimizing tax implications. Our planning ensures clients' intentions are legally enforceable and adaptable to changing circumstances.
Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law offers out-of-court solutions for family law disputes with certified specialists. We facilitate constructive negotiations while maintaining attorney-client privilege. This process empowers clients to control outcomes through transparent disclosure and interest-based problem-solving rather than adversarial litigation.
Mediation Services
Mediation Services provide neutral third-party facilitation for family and estate conflicts. We create safe environments for parties to explore solutions while maintaining impartiality. Our certified mediators help achieve binding agreements that address all stakeholders' needs without prolonged courtroom battles.
People
William E.C. Parker
Founder & Lead Lawyer
With 25 years of Toronto family law experience, William Parker & Company & Company specializes in complex divorce, estate litigation, and collaborative law. Certified as a Trust and Estate Practitioner, he combines technical expertise with compassionate advocacy to resolve high-conflict cases efficiently while mentoring junior lawyers in best practices.
M. Lenore Hodgson
Estate Planning Lawyer
Lenore Hodgson focuses on estate planning and elder law, preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She works closely with clients to create customized plans that protect assets and ensure healthcare directives are legally sound, with particular expertise in assisting seniors with estate modifications.
Jennifer Doerksen
Family Law Associate
Jennifer Doerksen specializes in family law matters including child custody, support agreements, and property division. She assists clients through negotiation and litigation processes while emphasizing practical solutions that minimize emotional distress during transitional periods.
Questions
What areas of law does Parker & Company & Company & Company specialize in?
We focus exclusively on Family Law, Estate Planning/Litigation, and Elder Law matters, including divorce, wills, trusts, and collaborative legal solutions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience in Toronto's legal system, with specialized training in collaborative law and estate planning.
Can you handle urgent family law matters?
Yes, we prioritize emergency situations like urgent custody disputes or support issues, often providing same-day consultations for critical cases.
Do you offer estate planning services?
Yes, we create comprehensive estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, and various trusts to ensure your wishes are legally protected.
How do you approach conflict resolution?
We use collaborative law and mediation when possible, but will vigorously advocate in court if litigation becomes necessary to protect client interests.
