Business Details
11 Years
experience
Toronto Real Estate and Business Law Services
Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers is a Greater Toronto Area law firm specializing in real estate, business transactions, and wills and estates. Founded in 2015, the firm provides legal advice to individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and financial institutions. With over 45 years of combined experience, our team delivers cost-effective solutions and personalized service. We offer consultations in English, Korean, Farsi, and Mandarin, and maintain offices in North York, Downtown Toronto, and Markham. Our services span residential and commercial real estate, business law, estate planning, and dispute resolution. We prioritize accessibility, operating seven days a week and meeting clients at convenient locations.Our commitment to transparency ensures no hidden fees, with upfront quotes for residential real estate transactions. Recognized for expertise in Ontario property law, we collaborate with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and lenders to ensure seamless transactions. Our practice includes drafting wills, powers of attorney, and handling commercial finance, corporate reorganizations, and franchise law. We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area, including York, Peel, Halton, Durham, and Simcoe regions.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Business Law
Wills and Estates
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of combined legal experience in real estate and business law.
- Our team provides personalized service in English, Korean, Farsi, and Mandarin.
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees for residential transactions.
- Our lawyers are available seven days a week for client convenience.
- We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area with mobile consultations.
What people say
Expert real estate guidance
Multilingual staff available
Transparent pricing structure
Experienced legal team
Personalized attention
Services
Residential Real Estate
We handle residential property purchases, sales, and refinancing across Ontario. Our services include status certificate reviews, mortgage assistance, and pre-construction lease assignments. With expertise in Ontario property law, we ensure smooth transactions for homes, condos, and cottages while collaborating with real estate agents and lenders.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate practice covers acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and dispute resolution. We represent developers, landlords, and corporations in transactions involving construction contracts, joint ventures, and mortgage financing. We provide free consultations for commercial property matters and handle due diligence for secure investments.
Business Law
We advise businesses on formation, mergers, and contract negotiations. Services include franchise law, commercial finance structuring, and dispute resolution. Our team drafts agreements, handles corporate reorganizations, and provides strategic solutions for entrepreneurs and financial institutions across various industries.
Wills and Estates
We specialize in wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration. Our services ensure clients' wishes are legally documented for property distribution and personal care decisions. We help individuals create valid wills compliant with Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act and update existing documents.
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
We resolve real estate conflicts including landlord-tenant disputes, title issues, and contract breaches. Our approach combines mediation and litigation strategies to protect clients' interests in residential and commercial property matters while minimizing legal complexities.
People
Garry Shapiro
Founder & Chairman
Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers has over 45 years of legal experience specializing in real estate and business transactions. He leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining active client representation in complex property and corporate matters.
Evan Shapiro
Senior Lawyer & CEO
Evan Shapiro manages day-to-day operations and client services. With expertise in commercial real estate and corporate law, he ensures efficient transaction execution while mentoring junior lawyers in best practices.
Azin Isabelle Mousavi
Lawyer
Azin Mousavi specializes in residential real estate transactions and estate planning. She provides multilingual support in Farsi and assists clients with property purchases, wills, and power of attorney documents.
Fiza Sharma
Lawyer
Fiza Sharma focuses on commercial real estate and business law. She handles lease agreements, corporate reorganizations, and commercial finance transactions while offering services in Hindi and Punjabi.
Kai (Kiana) Kang
Lawyer
Kai Kang specializes in wills and estates, assisting clients with estate planning and probate matters. She provides Mandarin language support and ensures culturally sensitive legal documentation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area including York, Peel, Halton, Durham, and Simcoe regions with offices in North York, Downtown Toronto, and Markham.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, our team provides legal services in English, Korean, Farsi, and Mandarin to accommodate diverse client needs.
What real estate services do you provide?
We handle residential and commercial property transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, mortgage financing, and dispute resolution for all property types in Ontario.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer transparent pricing with upfront quotes for residential transactions and no hidden fees. Commercial matters are billed based on service complexity.
Can you assist with estate planning?
Yes, we draft wills, powers of attorney for property/personal care, and provide estate administration guidance compliant with Ontario succession laws.
Are your lawyers available outside office hours?
Our lawyers are available seven days a week for client consultations, with after-hours appointments available upon request.
