A litigation firm built for how disputes actually unfold today — pairing courtroom judgment with technology that keeps you ahead of the problem, not just reacting to it.
We built this firm on a simple idea: the best litigators don't just win arguments — they help clients avoid them.
Presvelos Law is a civil litigation firm in the heart of Toronto, acting in corporate, real estate, construction, employment, professional liability, and expropriation matters. We pair the judgment that only comes from the courtroom with modern legal technology and a proactive view of compliance — so problems get caught while they're still cheap to fix.
Shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract, oppression claims, and complex business conflicts resolved with a clear-eyed strategy.
Transaction breaches, agreement of purchase and sale disputes, broker negligence, and commercial landlord–tenant conflicts.
Lien claims, construction defect disputes, and payment conflicts — from the contract to the job site.
Shareholder agreements, incorporations, purchase agreements, and the corporate work that keeps disputes from starting.
Wrongful dismissal, termination disputes, and compliance for employers who would rather prevent the claim than defend it.
Professional negligence claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and disputes over professional standards.
Compensation and injurious affection claims under Ontario's Expropriations Act, including major infrastructure takings.
Appellate advocacy through every level of court in Ontario and before the Federal Court of Appeal.
After hearing so many horror stories about dealing with lawyers, I was more than pleasantly surprised. My company laid me off after 16 years with a less-than-satisfying settlement; after hiring Evan, I was far more pleased with my compensation package. He always explained things in a way I could understand. I'm more than happy to recommend Presvelos Law to any friends or family in need.
After going through many lawyers, we chose Sam Presvelos for his calm demeanor and ability to decipher the complexity of our case. Approachable, responsive, and truly invested in his clients' best interests.
Definitely a team to call if you want results. The never-ending support, work ethic and professionalism is beyond compare. For any legal matter, this is the team you need.
We take contracts apart — what's non-compliant, what's quietly dangerous, and what better drafting would have done — and write plainly about the law and what it means for your business.
Tell us what's going on. We'll give you a straight read on where you stand and what we'd do next.