Dragon Toner Law Office, established in 2010, is a locally owned firm based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, serving clients across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The firm specializes in real estate and estate planning, employment and labour law, administrative law, litigation and dispute resolution, and criminal law. The legal team comprises experienced professionals, including co-founders Leanne Dragon and Sheldon Toner, who have been practicing law in the North since 1997. Their deep understanding of the unique legal and regulatory environment of the North enables them to provide tailored legal solutions to individuals, businesses, governments, boards, and tribunals.
The firm's commitment to excellence is recognized by its inclusion in the Canada Guide 2025, where it is ranked in Band 3 for General Business Law in Northern Canada and Arctic. Both Leanne Dragon and Sheldon Toner are individually ranked in Band 2 for their expertise in this area. Additionally, Dragon Toner Law Office has achieved a Tier 1 regional ranking for Real Estate Law in Yellowknife, reflecting its strong reputation in this practice area.
Dragon Toner Law Office emphasizes preventive lawyering, dispute resolution, and capacity building for employers, administrators, and decision-makers throughout the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The firm's mission is to deliver valuable dispute resolution and personal legal services to public entities and Northerners, built on a solid foundation of unmatched Northern-based skills and expertise. By living and working in the same communities as their clients, the firm's lawyers possess firsthand insight into the unique challenges and opportunities of the region, ensuring personalized and effective legal representation.
Founded in 2010
