Walker Head Lawyers

Established in 1980, Walker Head Lawyers is a full-service law firm based in Pickering, Ontario, serving clients throughout the Durham Region and Toronto. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across various practice areas, including family law, civil litigation, divorce, elder law, employment law, insurance disputes, real estate transactions, and trial advocacy. With a team of experienced lawyers, law clerks, and legal assistants, Walker Head is dedicated to delivering outstanding results tailored to each client's unique needs.

Walker Head Lawyers has built a strong reputation for success and client satisfaction, handling complex and challenging cases with meticulous attention to detail. The firm's commitment to excellence has attracted talented professionals who are devoted to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. This dedication ensures that clients receive personalized and effective legal representation in every matter.

Conveniently located across from the Pickering Town Centre and adjacent to the 401 at the Pickering GO Train Station, Walker Head's offices are easily accessible to clients from Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Scarborough, and North York. The firm's deep-rooted community involvement reflects its commitment to serving the local area, with lawyers and staff actively participating in charitable initiatives and service organizations throughout the Durham Region. This community engagement underscores Walker Head's dedication not only to legal excellence but also to making a positive impact beyond the courtroom.

About Walker Head Lawyers

Founded in 1980

Practice areas

Family

Lawsuits & Disputes

Civil & Human Rights

Elder Law

Employment & Labor

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Family

Walker Head Lawyers' Family Law Practice Group offers comprehensive legal services in family law matters, including adoption, alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, collaborative family law, mediation), child protection, child and spousal support, common-law marriage, contracts and agreements (cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, separation agreements), division of property and trust claims, divorce and separation, grandparents' rights, litigation, parenting arrangements (parenting and contact orders), and varying existing court orders or motions to change. Recognizing the emotional and stressful nature of family law issues, the team is committed to protecting clients' legal interests while remaining sensitive to individual needs. Through a collaborative and resolution-based approach, they strive to assist clients in finding timely, sustainable, and practical solutions, whether through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution methods, or court intervention. The group also provides mediation and arbitration services to non-clients, drawing on their resolution-focused approach to help outside counsel and their clients resolve complex issues. Additionally, they frequently handle family law matters intersecting with other legal areas, such as business, tax, criminal, and trusts and estates, collaborating with other professionals to offer a fully integrated legal process.

Adoption

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Military Divorce

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Lawsuits & Disputes

Walker Head Lawyers offers comprehensive civil litigation services, adeptly handling cases such as real estate and commercial litigation, product liability claims, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disagreements, fire loss and property damage claims, and debtor/creditor litigation. Their experienced team conducts trials, applications, settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations, prioritizing clients' concerns to maximize success and minimize risk. Emphasizing cost-effective and efficient dispute resolution, Walker Head Lawyers is committed to delivering outstanding results with meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of clients' needs and expectations.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Civil & Human Rights

Walker Head Lawyers offers comprehensive legal services in civil litigation and employment law, encompassing matters such as wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, and human rights violations. The firm's employment law practice addresses issues including wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, severance packages, workplace bullying and harassment, human rights and discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace. The civil litigation team handles cases involving real estate disputes, commercial litigation, product liability claims, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, fire loss and property damage claims, and debtor/creditor litigation. The firm is committed to actively pursuing clients' cases to maximize success and minimize risk, employing a cost-effective and efficient approach to dispute resolution.

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

Elder Law

Walker Head Lawyers offers comprehensive elder law services, focusing on wills, estates, and estate litigation. Led by certified specialist Andrew D. Felker, the firm assists clients with will drafting, including provisions for disabled beneficiaries, powers of attorney, trust documents, incapacity issues, estate administration, guardianship matters, and estate litigation. With extensive experience representing individuals, executors, beneficiaries, and attorneys under a power of attorney, Walker Head Lawyers provides dedicated advocacy to navigate the complexities of elder law.

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law

Employment & Labor

Walker Head Lawyers offers comprehensive employment law services, assisting clients with a range of workplace-related legal matters. Their expertise includes advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, wrongful dismissal claims, and human rights issues. The firm provides strategic guidance to both employers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment standards and effectively resolving disputes.

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