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.
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.
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 · GrowthYour 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 CourtThe 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 · ShareholdersIt 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 · NegotiationConsider 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-callThinking 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 flowBook a free 30-minute consultation. Tell your story, ask your questions, leave with a clear plan.
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, 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.
Trusted by clients across Toronto and the GTA. Read what they have to say on Google.
Over 200 Five-Star 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
The questions clients ask most often, before they ever pick up the phone. Short answers here — long ones over a free consultation.
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.
Jonathan is accessible for general corporate matters, Small Claims Court defence, and Superior Court litigation 24/7 by phone, email, and text. Whether you need to sue an auto repair shop or sue a home contractor, Small Claims Court handles disputes up to $50,000; Superior Court is there for more.
Tell your story, ask questions, and ensure you are fully informed at every step. Jonathan earned his B.A. at McGill (with distinction) and his J.D. at Queen's.
Call or email any time to arrange a free 30-minute consultation, in person or remote. He answers his own phone.
You'll benefit from years of experience with business law, the Small Claims Court, and helping Toronto businesses grow and succeed.
Yes — crypto payments are accepted. Jonathan also advises on cryptocurrency law in Canada for businesses navigating the regulatory landscape.
Monday – Friday: 9am to 9pm. Saturday – Sunday: 10am to 6pm. In-person meetings by appointment only.
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
Free 30-minute consultation. No fee, no obligation — just practical legal advice.
How is a partnership different from a corporation? What's actually recoverable in Small Claims? Should you franchise or open a second location? Plain-English notes from a Toronto business lawyer.
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.