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- Class Action Lawsuits
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Entertainment Law
- Employment Law
- Estate Law
- Family Law
- Franchise Law
- Immigration Law - Canada
- Immigration Law - United States
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Notary Public Services
- Patent Law
- Pension Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Law
- Tax Law
- Trademarks
- Transportation Law
- Trust Law
- Workers' Compensation Law
Today’s business industry is diverse and expanding rapidly.
Whether you need assistance in starting a business, have concerns regarding your current small business or corporation, our lawyers will be able to assist you regardless of the matter. Business law governs transactions between entities, advertising and marketing, setting up contracts, business organization, property, employment, and all other business related matter.
Our business law practitioners strive to ensure fair business practices and advise business owners on their rights and responsibilities. Specializing in business organization, business structure, and business transactions, our business lawyers will assist you in preparing contacts and other business agreements, as well as provide you with the necessary legal advice.
Whether you are a sole proprietor or in a partnership, all businesses require knowledgeable legal advice.
Class Action Lawsuits allow hundreds or thousands of individuals who are similarly affected to commence a legal action.
The goal of class action lawsuits is to fight injustice and often times sue large multi-national corporations which are often the wrongdoers.
The benefits of a class action lawsuit are greater bargaining power and lower legal fees. Nevertheless, class action lawsuits are often time consuming and not always successful. Typically, a class action lawsuit is brought against manufactures of defective products and devices, against price fixing conspiracies, employment and pension claims, and environmental actions.Three60Legal lawyers specializing in class action litigation will help you establish whether you have a case and recommend further action. We are focused on serving your needs and strongly believe that every injured individual is entitled to a legal remedy and compensation.
Copyright Law relates to the larger area of law known as Intellectual Property Law.
Copyright gives the author of the work the exclusive right to perform their work in public, and reproduce and distribute their work in any desired form. Copyright protects original artistic, literary, musical, and dramatic works. Our team of expert copyright lawyers assist clients with registering copyright in Canada and abroad, copyright infringement matters, as well as copyright litigation. Copyright is a widely used term, yet rarely do individuals fully understand the benefits and nuances associated with the copyright protection of authorship. Our copyright lawyers will guide you throughout the process of copyright registration and ensure that your personal and business needs are satisfied.
The practice of corporate commercial law is often complex.
Knowing your options as well as the benefits of different corporate structures can be an important business tool. Corporate commercial law experts provide business clientele with legal advice regarding the following matters:
- Choosing the form of a company
- Commercial transactions
- Corporate financing
- Shareholder rights and remedies
- Incorporation
- Litigation
- Franchise management and agreements
- Licenses, permits, registration, taxation
- Other government relations
Our lawyers specialize in averting business conflicts and promoting client interests. Seek the assistance of Three60Legal lawyer and let them take care of your corporate commercial businessneeds.
In Canada, criminal law is enacted by the Federal Parliament.
Criminal law deals with acts and omissions that are harmful to society and are set out in theCanadian Criminal Code. Criminal charges applied against adults and youth range from driving under the influence of alcohol, to armed robbery and homicide. Because criminal accusations can have an overwhelming effect and significant ramifications for the accused, our experienced and well respected lawyers are committed to providing the best defense available regardless of the accusation.
Hiring a competent criminal defense lawyer is your first step to a fair and successful trial.
Entertainment law, also known as media law, is a growing and multifaceted area of law. Ourlawyers advise clients involved in such entertainment industry sectors as film, television, theatre,music, broadcasting, visual arts and multimedia. Specifically, Three60Legal entertainment lawyers offer services in:
- Competition and Trade
- Copyright and Trademarks
- Film, Television and Corporate Financing
- International and Canadian Co-productions
- Litigation Support · Merchandising and Licensing
- Music Recording, Publishing, Licensing and Management
- Production Contracts
- Publicity Rights
- Telecommunications
We represent the interests of well known performers, directors, writers, producers, and major studios.
Practitioners in the area of Employment Law give clients professional advice regardingemployment standards and fairness in the workplace.
In general, employment lawyers deal with wrongful dismissals, workers’ compensation, post-employment competition, labour law, sexual harassment, employment contracts,long-term disability benefits, and various related areas of litigation. Our employment lawyers focus on serving the interests of clients to the best of their abilities, as well as complying with the regulations set out in the Employment Standards Act 2000.
Everyone deserves a chance to work in a fair environment! Seek the help of our professionals in the field of employment law to find out more about your rights.
Estate law governs the disposition and management of the total property owned by an individual. It is never too early to begin estate planning, but it can be too late. Therefore, effective and timelyestate planning may save a great deal of time and money. Our experienced estate lawyers will provide you with the attention and expertise you deserve in the following estate matters:
- Family trusts · Estate freezes
- Transfer of assets
- Preparation of a will
- Will challenges and will interpretation
- Evaluation of total estate value
- Power of attorney proceedings
Specializing in complex estate planning, estate litigation, trust and estate administration,Three60Legal estate lawyers work hard to realize your goals. Whether you need professional advice regarding a personal will or an estate plan, our qualified estate lawyers will not only provide you with necessary legal advice, but also assist you in complex family and financial situations.
The practice of family law is complex and often emotional. Dealing exclusively with issues that impact your marriage, children, and family assets, the practice of family law is likely to be pertinent to more Canadians than all other areas of law combined. Our family law lawyers have extensive experience in the following aspects of family law:
- Adoptions (Domestic & Foreign)
- Child and Spousal support
- Cohabitation Contracts
- Custody
- Division of Property (Common Law Couples)
- Division of Property (Married Couples)
- Divorce (Contested & Uncontested)
- Foreign Divorce Legal Opinions for Remarriage in Canada
- Guardianship
- Marriage Annulments
- Marriage Contracts
- Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Family Law
- Ovum and Sperm Donor Contracts
- Paternity Related Matters
- Pre-nuptial, Cohabitation & Marriage Agreements
- Sale of Family Property
- Same-sex Couple Family Law Issues
- Separation Agreements
- Surrogacy and Gestational Carriage Agreements
Franchise Law is the area of law central to the right or license that is granted to another business with a goal of marketing a company’s goods or services under the company’s trademark, trade name, or service mark.
Three60Legal Franchise lawyers offer innovative solutions and legal advice to both franchisors and franchisees. Our lawyers provide tailored legal advice in matters including starting a franchise or expanding an existing system, franchise agreements, lease agreements, technology related aspects of franchising, termination of franchisees, and other relevant matters. Franchising is a growing trend in today’s business industry, and as such individuals entering franchise agreements should obtain professional legal advice in order to foresee and avert possible conflicts in the future.
Cross-border migration is more visible than ever in today’s global economy.
Thousands of persons wishing to immigrate to Canada successfully complete the application process and now reside in different provinces across the country.
However, many individuals are refused entry into Canada based on various grounds. In order to avoid refusal and further complications, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a legal professional specializing in Canadian immigration process and trends in Canadian immigration law. Our immigration lawyers provide assistance to individuals as well as corporations in matters relating to Canadian business immigration, sponsorships, admissibility, and other cross-border issues.
Specifically, we specialize in applications for permanent residence, as well as temporary residence including work permits, student visas, visitor visas, etc. Furthermore, we have experience in corporate immigration matters, assisting large multinational corporations, professional sporting teams, small businesses, investors, and individual employers.
Three60Legal immigration lawyers will help you decide which immigration program will work best for you and assist you throughout the immigration process until your arrival.
The United States of America has always attracted thousands of individuals who are ready to immigrate or obtain a temporary residence permit.
Although the immigration process tends to be complicated and confusing, our immigrationspecialists ensure that you are provided with the necessary assistance throughout the process and that all of your needs are satisfied. Specializing in business, family, education, employment, sponsorship, and admissibility related immigration matter, Three60Legal immigration lawyers provide clients with personalized immigration solutions and legal advice. Most importantly, our immigration lawyers specialize in United States immigration law and are proficient with regards to United States immigration legislation. As such, we can assure you that our specialists are highly qualified and will serve your needs to the best of their abilities.
Applying for insurance is the most common form of dealing with risk.
However, the range of available insurance policies and coverage vary greatly.
Insurance law typically deals with regulation of the business of insurance, regulation of the content of insurance policies, and regulation of claim handling. Three60Legal insurance lawyers offer expert legal advice to clients on a wide range of insurance related matters, such as the interpretation of policies and reinsurance agreements, insurance broker licensing issues, regulatory approvals, and others. Our lawyers handle complex insurance defense claims and offer clients practical legal advice.
Three60Legal litigators offer legal representation on civil matters including commercial litigation,estate litigation, human rights, insurance litigation, legal malpractice, libel and slander, andclass action lawsuits.
Our litigators offer expert legal advice to clients who are unable to settle a dispute with another party. Three60Legal civil litigators have a reputation for developing close relations with clients, which allows us to develop personalized legal strategies. Furthermore, we specialize in alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration, and have extensive experience at all level of courts and tribunals.
Seek the legal advice of one of our experienced litigators today and resolve your dispute in a timely and cost-effective way.
Although many individuals get seriously injured or die each year as a result of preventable medical errors, medical malpractice cases are rare and hard to prosecute.
Before proceeding with a medical malpractice claim, each victim should consider the high monetary and time expenses involved in most medical malpractice cases. Nevertheless,Three60Legal lawyers are experts in advocating for the rights of innocent victims and make each client’s health concerns their top priority.
Our medical malpractice lawyers genuinely care about your health needs and rights, and as such, help you determine whether a claim for compensation is possible. In general, medical malpracticeoccurs as a result of a negligent act or omission on behalf of a medical practitioner, a nurse, or a hospital. Specifically, medical malpractice may include failing to properly diagnose a medical condition, failing to perform surgery with reasonable care, failing to refer the patient to the proper medical specialist, and others.
Seek the advice of our specialists in order to be clear about your rights and make an informed decision regarding the further proceedings of your potential claim.
Three60Legal notary public representatives offer a wide range of notarization and commissioning services.
These include notarization of all documents for domestic or international use, commissioning of oath services, drafting affidavits, declarations and statutory declarations, and certification of copied documents. Regardless of your documentation needs, Three60Legal notary public representatives will serve your interests and offer assistance in a timely manner.
The practice of patent law falls under the larger practice of Intellectual property law.
A patent grants the creator an exclusive right to make, use or sell the invented product. Today patents are an integral part of the business industry, and as such require careful consideration.Three60Legal patent lawyers assist clients in creating an effective strategy for product protection. Specifically, our team of patent lawyers offer legal guidance regarding patent searches, patent applications, patent registrations, patent audits and management, patent licensing agreements and patent litigation. Considering that patents are important business assets, our patent litigatorsalso offer advice regarding patent sale and other commercial use.
Talk to one of our representatives today and learn more about patent law and patent protection.
Three60Legal pension lawyers advise clients on a wide range of retirement related matters. Given the variety of pension plans available, it is recommended to obtain legal advice regarding the plan that will meet your individual needs. Our lawyers will offer you competent legal advice regarding various company pensions, government pensions, as well as registered retirement savings plans (RRSP). Our pension lawyers advocate for both private and public sector representatives, and as such are well experienced in all three levels of government.
We specialize in the following pension legal matters:
- Appealing a denied pension claim
- Prepare pension plan applications
- Pension fund investment issues
- Drafting pension plan rules
- Negotiation of pension surplus
- Representing plan sponsors before tribunals
- Transferring of RRSPs
Three60Legal pension lawyers have your legal interests and needs in mind and will offer you the best legal guidance regarding your retirement investment and savings.
The practice area of personal injury law, also known as tort law, offers legal representation to individuals suffering from physical or psychological injury as a result of negligence or wrongdoing of another person or company. The area of personal injury law is complex and diverse. Three60Legal lawyers offer clients expert legal advice in the following areas:
- Insurance disputes
- Long-term disability
- Car accidents
- Construction accidents
- False arrests
- Fire accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
- Slip and fall
- Wrongful death
Buying a house or property is an exciting yet complicated process for most individuals. Real estateproperty law encompasses both residential and commercial properties.
Three60Legal real estate lawyers offer professional services and advice relating to the following real property matters:
- Creating Agreements of Purchase and Sale
- Preparing documents for real estate transactions
- Conducting title searches & other background searches
- Preparing mortgage documentation
- Co-ordinating receipt & distribution of closing funds
- Finalizing the closing of the real property transaction
- Landlord/Tenant agreements
Three60Legal real estate lawyers have a proven reputation for providing superior, personalized legal services. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing your property, are a first time buyer or a current owner or a landlord/tenant, our team of real estate experts will provide you with the highest quality service.
Let us help you realize your property dreams.
Securities law is one of the more complicated aspects of business law.
Securities law governs the issuance and sale of securities, which include bonds and stocks. Specifically, securities law transactions may include the sale of company shares to the public as well as the regulation of stock exchanges.
Three60Legal securities lawyers offer innovative legal advice with regards to corporate financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other securities administrative matters. Our lengthy experience in corporate securities law allows us to build solid relations with domestic and foreign financial institutions and governments.
As such, our securities lawyers offer legal advice in matters relating to infrastructure financing, private partnerships and securities litigation. Offering a full range of services, together with a first-class reputation and prestigious clientele portfolio, Three60Legal lawyers are your number one solution in regards to securities law related affairs.
Three60Legal lawyers specialize in domestic and international tax related matters and represent clients in both provincial and federal courts. Our clientele includes individual entrepreneurs, business and medium to large corporations.
Our tax lawyers offer services in:
- General taxation · End of year tax planning
- Business tax advice · Tax litigation
- Audits and appeals to the Tax Court of Canada
- Commodity taxes
- Bankruptcy issues
- Domestic and international tax evasion
- Charity taxation
Furthermore, we assist clients who wish to reduce their income tax and estate management tax liability. Our tax law representatives offer innovative and tailored legal advice for both individuals and corporations and protect the interests of their clients by helping them avoid tax offences which may have significant consequences for the future of their business as well as their personal life.
Trademark Law is one aspect of Intellectual Property Law. A trademark is a word, a series of letters or numbers, and/or a symbol used to distinguish your particular product or service from other goods and services produced in a related business industry. Three60Legal trademark lawyersassist clients throughout the invention, research, and marketing process. Specifically, our legal experts offer top-quality services in the following trademark matters:
- Canadian and International Trademark registration
- Performance of trademark searches
- Trademark renewals
- Negotiation and Settlement of trademark disputes
Even though registration of a trademark is not required, it is the best way to protect your business. Our intellectual property lawyers have extensive technology experience and will be able to support new and growing businesses and assess commercial risks. Seek the legal advice of one of our team members and learn more about how you can properly safeguard your invention.
Canadian transportation law governs the transport of passengers and goods and falls under the jurisdiction of both federal and provincial legislation. Three60Legal transportation lawyersrepresent the interest of exporters and importers of goods, shippers, carriers, and insurers.
Our lawyers are dedicated to legal excellence and offer professional advice in all aspects of transportation industry including:
- Purchase and sale of transport equipment
- Cross border security requirements
- Domestic and international export control issues
- Carriage of dangerous goods
- All other transportation related matters
Trust law is one part of the larger area of law known as Estate law.
A trust is an arrangement whereby a person provides assets to another individual to take care of for the benefit of another.
Our well experienced estate and trust lawyers assist clients in all aspects of the matter, including trust administration and management, mediation of trust disputes between multiple beneficiaries, and establish a Henson Trust otherwise known as an Absolute Discretionary Trust. Furthermore, Three60Legal trust lawyers often provide consultation to prospective clients regarding choosing the beneficiaries, choosing the trust property, choosing trustees, and their obligations and powers. Creating a trust is a highly personalized matter, and as such requires proper implementation. Inquire about our experts and our services to achieve results beyond your anticipation.
Unfortunately work related accidents can happen in any workplace. Workers injured in the workplace may be eligible for compensation.
However, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities before filing a compensation claim.Three60Legal lawyers focus on advocating workers’ rights and help them obtain financial compensation as a result of a work related injury or occupational disease. Specifically, our lawyersoffer legal services in rate calculations, claim management, cost containment and other liability related matters.
Our goal is to reduce workplace conflict and ensure that every employee enjoys a safe workplace environment.