Toronto Business &
Small Claims Court Lawyer.
Practical legal solutions. Results that matter.
Serving businesses and individuals across Toronto, our boutique law practice focuses on business law, contract disputes, and Small Claims Court matters. Jonathan Kleiman helps clients protect their financial interests, resolve breach of contract disputes efficiently, and pursue practical, cost-effective solutions through strategic negotiation, litigation, and experienced legal representation.
Areas of
practice.
Six areas where having a business lawyer in your back pocket pays for itself many times over. Each one is a place where small details now prevent big problems later.
Incorporations
Set up your business the right way with advice from a Toronto business lawyer who listens to the details of your plan, structures it for success, and protects you with limited liability.
Structure · Liability · GrowthSmall Claims Court
Your Small Claims Court Lawyer is a valuable resource you should use as soon as you sense a dispute. Reason with people until they become unreasonable — then hand the matter to your trusted advisor.
Small Claims · Superior CourtCorporate Governance
The ideal system by which your company is directed and controlled. A proper structure strengthens the relationships between you, your management, your board, your shareholders, and other stakeholders.
Boards · ShareholdersContracts & Agreements
It can take many years before anybody has to rely on the specific terms of an agreement in court. Your lawyer should be able to predict the issues that arise down the road — and write around them.
Drafting · Review · NegotiationGeneral Corporate Counsel
Consider the advantage of having a business lawyer in your back pocket. Your business requires that you make the right decisions — which requires that you fully understand their implications.
Ongoing · On-callMergers & Acquisitions
Thinking of buying a business? Know of one you want to take over? Your business lawyer performs the due diligence to make sure a "good deal" is actually as good as it seems.
Due diligence · Deal flowTalk to a Toronto Business Lawyer
Book a free 30-minute consultation. Tell your story, ask your questions, leave with a clear plan.
Meet your Toronto
business & Small Claims
lawyer.
Jonathan is a Toronto Business Lawyer and Small Claims Court Lawyer who vigorously advocates for his clients from his offices in downtown and midtown Toronto. He handles sole proprietorships, property management disputes, unpaid invoices, breach of contract claims, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and everything in between.
As your trusted advisor, Jonathan is always on call to help you — or to point you to somebody who can. His business model is built around responsiveness, plain-language counsel, and getting to the point so clients can make confident decisions, fast.
He also advises clients looking for a business lawyer in Mississauga, business lawyer in Brampton, business lawyer in North York, or business lawyer in Vaughan.
Trusted by clients across Toronto and the GTA. Start with our client testimonials, then compare them against more than 200 reviews on Google.
You should try to reason with people until they become unreasonable — and then hand the matter over to your trusted advisor.— Jonathan Kleiman, on litigation strategy
Client reviews
& testimonials.
This is my first time opening a business and I found Mr. Kleiman reading the online reviews. He met all my requirements and even more. Jonathan always kept in touch with me, answering my messages in a timely manner, explaining every step and even sending me links with commercial lease information. Choosing Mr. Kleiman to represent you is to choose your peace of mind, certainty, and integrity.C.C. · Toronto · New business owner
I contacted Jonathan not having read any of the previous reviews. He contacted me back almost immediately and advised me on the potential outcome of my case.V.A. · Toronto · Recovered debt
Professional, to the point, objective, calm, realistic — and a wonderful lawyer who adapts and clearly uses his talent in court to make sure you have your best foot forward. I had full confidence in Jonathan because he never backed down, nor showed signs of resignation.H.L. · Toronto · Court representation
Incredible service, advice and honesty. Jonathan is not your typical lawyer, and puts your best interests forward, saving you time and money with his direct & no-BS approach.J.R. · Toronto · Repeat client
When I needed advice to help me make an important decision for my company, Jonathan's services were professional, reliable and affordable. He took the time to understand my issue, recommended a proper course of action, and then executed on it effectively and quickly.S.B. · Toronto · Corporate decision
Looking for more proof before you call? Browse the full client testimonials page for longer-form reviews across business law, contracts, and Small Claims Court matters.
Frequently asked
questions.
The questions clients ask most often, before they ever pick up the phone. Short answers here — long ones over a free consultation.
01 Do I really need a business lawyer?
The short answer: if you are engaging in business, probably.
The long answer is worth coming in for a free consultation to hear. Let me show you, in your specific situation, how a business lawyer pays for themselves the first time something goes sideways — and the second time, and the tenth. To get oriented first, explore our free Ontario legal calculators or see what a business lawyer actually costs.
02 How much does a business lawyer cost in Toronto?
It depends on the matter — a simple incorporation or contract review costs far less than defending a lawsuit. Most work here is billed on a flat fee agreed up front, so you are not surprised by an open-ended hourly bill.
The first 30-minute consultation is free, and you will get a clear scope and price before any work begins. For a fuller breakdown, see what a business lawyer actually costs.
03 Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute consultation, in person or remote — call or email any time to arrange one. Jonathan answers his own phone.
Tell your story, ask your questions, and leave knowing your options and the likely cost. Whether you are incorporating, buying a business, or deciding whether to sue, there is a clear next step.
04 Do you work on flat fees?
Yes. Most matters are handled on flat-fee pricing, and every engagement starts with a free 30-minute consultation so you understand scope, options, and cost before work begins.
05 What are your hours?
Monday – Friday: 9am to 9pm. Saturday – Sunday: 10am to 6pm. In-person meetings by appointment only.
Book a Free Consultation
Free 30-minute consultation. No fee, no obligation — just practical legal advice.
Latest
insights.
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Jonathan also helps with commercial leases, commercial litigation, corporate maintenance and minute books, debt collection, NDA and confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, shareholders' agreements, and mediation and arbitration.
Free legal
resource library.
Calculators, print-ready checklists, a plain-English glossary, FAQs, and 85+ in-depth guides on Small Claims Court, business law, contracts, and debt collection — all free, all from a Toronto lawyer. Understand your situation before you spend a dollar.
Free legal calculators
9 calculators →Print-ready legal checklists
6 checklists →85+ in-depth legal guides
Explore the library →Browse the full free legal resource library — guides, calculators, checklists, a legal glossary, and answers to the questions Ontario clients ask most.
You don't have to handle it alone.
Book a free 30-minute consultation with Jonathan. Tell your story, ask your questions, leave with a clear sense of what's worth doing next.