Business Lawyer
North York.
Toronto business lawyer Jonathan Kleiman serves North York businesses. Contracts, incorporation, small claims, shareholder disputes, and commercial litigation — from a midtown Toronto office.
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A Midtown Office That North York Can Reach in Minutes
Jonathan Kleiman is a business lawyer based at 1235 Bay Street, Suite 700 — the Bay and Davenport intersection in midtown Toronto. For North York business owners, this means a direct southbound ride on the Yonge-University subway line. From Finch station the trip is roughly 20 minutes; from Sheppard-Yonge it is closer to 15.
North York clients who prefer not to travel can schedule phone or video consultations. Jonathan handles the full scope of business law matters remotely as well as in person, and every engagement begins with a free 30-minute consultation.
Legal Services for North York Businesses
Whether you operate along the Yonge Street corridor, run a storefront in Willowdale, or manage a construction firm in Downsview, Jonathan provides the same practical legal counsel that hundreds of Toronto-area businesses already rely on. Services include:
- Incorporation — Ontario and federal, share structure design, bylaws, and initial resolutions
- Contract drafting and review — service agreements, vendor contracts, independent contractor agreements
- Shareholder agreements — rights, obligations, buy-sell provisions, and dispute mechanisms
- Partnership agreements — profit sharing, decision-making, and exit terms
- Commercial lease review — tenant protections, renewal options, and landlord obligations
- Buying a business — due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing
- Selling a business — valuation support, sale agreements, and non-competition covenants
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements — protecting proprietary information before negotiations begin
- Corporate maintenance and minute books — annual resolutions, share transfers, and record keeping
- Small Claims Court — claims and defences up to $50,000
- Debt collection — demand letters, enforcement, and litigation for unpaid accounts
Each service is available at a flat fee that is quoted before any work begins. There are no hourly surprises, and no retainer required for most matters.
Why North York Businesses Choose Jonathan
North York has one of the most diverse and active small-business economies in the GTA. The corridor along Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch alone is home to thousands of independent businesses — restaurants, medical clinics, tech startups, professional service firms, and retail operations. Jonathan understands the legal pressures these businesses face because he works with them regularly.
Flat-fee pricing
Most business law matters are quoted at a fixed price before work starts. You know exactly what you will pay — no hourly billing, no estimates that balloon.
Free consultation
Every new matter starts with a free 30-minute consultation. Describe your situation, get Jonathan's assessment, and decide how to proceed — at no cost.
Convenient access
The Bay-and-Bloor office is a short TTC ride from anywhere in North York. Phone and video meetings are available for clients who prefer remote consultations.
Direct communication
Jonathan answers his own phone, email, and text messages. No assistants, no delays, no callbacks three days later. You deal with your lawyer directly.
North York's Business Landscape
North York is home to a broad cross-section of industries. The area around North York Centre has emerged as one of the GTA's busiest commercial districts, with condominium development, retail, and professional services expanding year over year. Further west, Downsview and the surrounding industrial areas support manufacturing, logistics, and construction companies. To the east, Don Mills hosts a growing number of tech and creative firms.
Many North York businesses are owner-operated — exactly the type of client Jonathan works with most. Whether you are a sole proprietor looking to incorporate, a partnership that needs a written agreement, or a growing company negotiating a commercial lease for a second location, Jonathan provides focused legal counsel at a predictable cost.
North York business owner?
Free 30-minute consultation. Flat-fee pricing on most services.
How It Works
Free consultation
Call or book online. Describe your business and the legal issue. Jonathan identifies key risks and recommends a course of action — in 30 minutes, at no charge.
Flat-fee quote
Jonathan scopes the work and provides a fixed-price quote before any work begins. You approve the fee, and work starts immediately.
Legal work completed
Jonathan handles the matter personally — drafting, reviewing, negotiating, or litigating as needed. No hand-offs to junior staff.
Ongoing support
After the matter closes, Jonathan remains available for follow-up questions and future legal needs as your business grows.
Talk to a Business Lawyer Today
If you run a business in North York and need legal advice — whether it is a new incorporation, a contract that needs reviewing, a partnership dispute, or a Small Claims Court matter — Jonathan is available for a free 30-minute consultation.
Call 416-554-1639 or book online.
FAQs.
Common questions from North York business owners.
01 Where is your office relative to North York?
Jonathan's office is at 1235 Bay St Suite 700, near Bay and Davenport. From North York, it's a direct ride on the Yonge-University subway line — approximately 20 minutes from Finch station or 15 minutes from Sheppard.
Phone and video meetings are also available for clients who prefer not to travel.
02 Do you serve businesses in North York?
Yes. Jonathan serves businesses across North York and the entire Greater Toronto Area, including Willowdale, Don Mills, Downsview, and all North York neighbourhoods.
03 What industries do you work with?
Jonathan works with North York businesses across all industries — professional services, retail, tech, construction, food service, manufacturing, and more.
04 How much does a business lawyer cost?
Flat-fee pricing on most services. The fee is quoted before work begins, so you know the cost upfront.
The initial 30-minute consultation is free.
05 Can you represent me in court?
Yes. Jonathan represents clients in Small Claims Court — up to $50,000 — and in Superior Court across Ontario.
Jonathan also serves businesses in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan.
North York business lawyer.
Jonathan Kleiman serves North York businesses with flat-fee pricing and free consultations. Call or book online.