Litigation practice areas at Starkman & Zhang Lawyers reflect decades of courtroom experience representing clients across Ontario in complex civil and commercial disputes.
Where Can We Help You?
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers is a Toronto-based litigation law firm offering a comprehensive range of dispute resolution services across Ontario. Our litigation practice areas reflect decades of courtroom experience representing individuals, businesses, and professionals in complex civil and commercial disputes.
Our lawyers regularly appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Commercial List, the Divisional Court, and the Ontario Court of Appeal. We act in matters involving urgent injunctions, shareholder and oppression claims, construction liens, real estate disputes, regulatory proceedings, and appeals. Each practice area below is supported by real court experience and strategic advocacy tailored to the needs of our clients.
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers provide comprehensive litigation and advisory services across a broad range of commercial, civil, and regulatory matters. We represent individuals, businesses, and professionals at all levels of court and before administrative tribunals throughout Ontario.
Appeals
Administrative Tribunals
Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Representing clients on appeals before the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and other appellate courts, with a focus on strategic advocacy and legal analysis.
Representing clients before administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and the Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal, with extensive experience in judicial review applications and administrative appeals.
Assisting clients in resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively through mediation and arbitration, with the goal of minimizing litigation risk and expense.
Litigation Service Areas
Corporate / Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation & Construction Liens
Advising and representing clients in complex litigation matters, including shareholder and partnership disputes, contractual disputes, oppression remedies, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of confidence, misrepresentation, and injunctive relief. We regularly appear before the Commercial List, Superior Court of Justice, and appellate courts.
Acting for builders, contractors, and developers in complex construction disputes, including lien registration and enforcement, tender disputes, professional liability claims, trust claims, occupational health and safety matters, Building Code Act infractions, and construction bond claims.
Landlord & Tenant Litigation (Commercial & Residential)
Real Estate / Vendor–Purchaser Litigation
Representing landlords and tenants in commercial and residential tenancy disputes before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Landlord and Tenant Board, and on appeals to the Divisional Court.
Providing legal representation in disputes arising from real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, Ontario New Home Warranty Plan Act matters, joint venture and limited partnership disputes, zoning and by-law compliance issues, and claims involving real estate brokers and agents.
Corporate Law
Advising on corporate and commercial transactions, including the purchase and sale of businesses, shareholder and partnership agreements, investment and financing arrangements, commercial leases, intellectual property registrations, and security documentation.