PRACTICE AREAS | Katzman Litigation P.C.

Our practice areas

Your dispute is unique, with its own nuances, personalities involved, distinct facts, and the engagement of different legal principles. You have a lot at stake. You need to achieve the most favourable result possible, in a timely manner. Katzman & Associates is a civil and commercial litigation boutique providing clients with excellent guidance, advice, recommendations, and representation in a broad range of litigation matters. We commit to clear, accessible, and appropriate reporting and communication with our clients. Whatever your matter might be, you can rely on our team to provide valuable advice to help resolve your issue quickly and easily.

Commercial Disputes

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• Shareholder/Partnership disputes

• Oppression Remedies/Derivative Actions

• Complex Commercial Transaction Disputes

• Contractual Disputes

Any economic activity starts with the best of intentions and aspirations of unimpeded success. Unfortunately, when transactions don't go as planned with another company, shareholder, individual, supplier or customer, you’ll need help resolving matters. Commercial disputes cover a vast field and often include disagreements over pricing and payment terms, quantity and quality of goods, fraud and misrepresentation, reputation management, and partnership fall out. Katzman professionals have the high-level skill sets necessary to guide you through a straight-forward process, securing the best possible result in the circumstances, and help put an end to your issues, so that you can get back to focussing on your business.

Real Estate Litigation

• Breach of Agreements of Purchase and Sale

• Partition and Sale Applications

• Commercial Tenancy Disputes

• Mortgage Disputes

Whether for business or personal, so much relies on a property and keeping agreements moving as they should. Buyers and sellers are both invested in deals going through, but sometimes they get stuck. You may have come across a breach – a breakdown that brought things to a halt, such as newly discovered basement full of mold, or a contractor who’s put a lien on the property. Perhaps you already depend on this real estate for your business success or personal enjoyment, but you’ve got a tenant who’s not paying rent, or a landlord who’s pushing you out, or a nuisance and trespass claim with a disturbing neighbour. You need to stop losing time and energy over the matter and come to a resolution. At Katzman, we zealously advocate to maximize recovery for our clients and do our best to resolve real estate disputes pre-litigation, so that you can move on quickly and continue to achieve your real estate goals.

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Estate
Litigation

• Will Challenges

• Recovery/Preservation of Estate Property

• Dependants’ Support Applications

• Applications for Passing of Accounts

The passing of a loved one is a highly emotional time. Yet, you still need to work through paperwork to take care of yourself and your family. Sometimes the deceased’s will is unclear, out-of-date, non-existent, or highly complex. During this stressful time, family disputes can arise easily, especially when adequate support requires uneven distribution of the estate. Katzman can help you understand the possibilities available and protect your rights, without losing a large percentage of the estate to legal fees. We’ll help you receive the inheritance you’re entitled to, minimize family break down, protect your family members’ future, and focus on recovery.

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Employment Disputes

• Wrongful Dismissal Litigation

• Claims for Constructive Dismissal (through unfavourable conditions)

• Human Rights Violations

• Claims by Dependent Contractors

Your business or career has hit a wall. What you once thought to be a good fit with an employee or employer has turned into conflict. You not only need to get out of this situation fairly, but also minimize the risk of ruining the good reputation that you’ve built over years. You need the issue settled in privacy, preferably pre-litigation. Katzman will help you protect your rights, recovery your lawful entitlements, and find a dispute resolution method that fits your case. We’ll make it easier for you to continue with your business or career with your reputation intact, and with as little financial impact as possible.

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Collection & Enforcement

• Mortgage Enforcement

• Collection of Unpaid Accounts

• Commercial Tenancy Enforcement

• Creditor Solutions for Debtor Bankruptcy

No one likes chasing down money and you may be worried that your investment is gone. If you’re a private lender, a small bank/creditor, or a commercial landlord, the money you’re owed can be difficult to collect. You may even have a judgement in your favour and still need your funds recovered. You fear your debtor is headed toward bankruptcy or has already filed. But, your case doesn’t need to end there. Katzman can work with your debtor to find a manageable solution, redefine the terms, and in some cases, protect your rights as a lender. Debtor assets can be hidden or fraudulently transferred. An examination can help uncover these assets and get you the money you’re entitled to.