Payne Law Professional Corporation, located in North York, Ontario, is a distinguished law firm specializing in civil litigation, employment law, real estate disputes, tax law, and mediation services. Led by founder and CEO Yan David Payne, a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation as designated by the Law Society of Ontario, the firm offers comprehensive legal services encompassing negotiations, trials, hearings, and appeals. Their expertise extends to complex areas such as real estate litigation, bankruptcy litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation, tax litigation, and estate and family litigation.

The firm's reputation is bolstered by a team of seasoned professionals, including Senior Litigation Lawyer James R.D. Clark, Litigators Mahrukh Bhali and Pratik Batta, and Office Manager Megan Oxenham. This collective experience enables Payne Law to handle a diverse range of legal challenges effectively. Notably, the firm has secured significant judgments, such as a $250,437.57 award in actual damages plus $100,000 in punitive damages in a divisive investment dispute, and a major victory in the Tax Court overturning over $3.8 million in taxes, penalties, and interest in favor of the taxpayer.

Client service is a cornerstone of Payne Law's approach. The firm offers multiple consultation options, including telephone, video, and in-person meetings, ensuring accessibility and convenience for clients. Testimonials highlight the firm's professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Clients have praised the team for their thorough preparation, clear communication, and effective advocacy, underscoring Payne Law's dedication to delivering high-quality legal services tailored to each client's unique needs.

About Payne Law Professional Corporation

Founded in 2005


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Civil & Human Rights
Employment & Labor
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Payne Law Professional Corporation specializes in resolving complex lawsuits and disputes, offering comprehensive legal services in areas such as commercial litigation, real estate conflicts, estate litigation, employment disputes, and tax litigation. The firm's team, led by Certified Civil Litigation Specialist Yan David Payne, has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes cases, including securing significant judgments and cost awards in matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract cases, and real estate litigation. With extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, Payne Law is committed to providing strategic and effective advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Civil & Human Rights

Payne Law Professional Corporation offers comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights law, representing clients in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and violations of fundamental rights. The firm's team, led by Certified Civil Litigation Specialist Yan David Payne, has a proven track record of success in this area. Notably, in March 2016, they represented ten applicants at the Human Rights Tribunal in a significant case against Rouge Valley Co-op, resulting in a favorable 88-page decision by Adjudicator D. Sanderson. The tribunal mandated the Co-op Board to post the decision for six months, notify all members, and awarded $30,000 in compensation for the infringement of the applicants' rights. This case was prominently reported in the Toronto Star, highlighting the firm's commitment to upholding civil and human rights.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Employment & Labor

Payne Law Professional Corporation specializes in employment and labor law, offering comprehensive legal services to address a wide range of workplace issues. Led by Yan David Payne, a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, the firm has a proven track record of successfully negotiating and settling numerous wrongful dismissal cases annually, with less than 2% proceeding to formal hearings. Their expertise encompasses wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, human rights violations, and employment contract disputes. Notable achievements include securing a $256,902.93 judgment in the Ontario Court of Appeal for a wrongful dismissal case and obtaining a 22-month pay-in-lieu of notice for employees terminated while on disability leave. The firm is committed to providing personalized legal strategies, ensuring clients receive fair compensation and justice in employment-related matters.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Payne Law Professional Corporation offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, providing clients with expert guidance on complex disputes and litigation. Their team, certified as specialists in civil litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, assists clients in navigating legal challenges unique to these industries, ensuring effective representation in negotiations, trials, hearings, and appeals.
Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law

Real Estate

Payne Law Professional Corporation specializes in resolving complex real estate disputes, representing clients such as vendors, purchasers, investors, owners, neighbors, real estate agents, commercial landlords, and tenants. Their expertise encompasses issues related to title and ownership rights, real estate investment disputes, neighbor negligence and nuisance, abandoned transactions, and commercial tenancy disputes. The firm has a proven track record of securing significant court judgments and orders, including cases that have established new legal precedents in Ontario. Notable achievements include obtaining declarations for rights of way, enforcing writs of possession, and successfully litigating commercial tenancy conflicts. Led by Yan David Payne, a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, the team is committed to delivering effective legal solutions tailored to each client's unique real estate challenges.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

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