Coxwell Kerr is a boutique Toronto law firm for founders, owners and families. Incorporations, deals, real estate closings, disputes and wills — senior counsel only, fixed fees where it matters.
Founded by James Coxwell and Sarah Kerr, our firm grew from a two-desk office on Coxwell Ave into one of Toronto’s most referred boutique practices. No juniors learning on your file. No surprise invoices. Just partner-level work for Ontario businesses.
Incorporations, shareholder agreements, asset & share purchases, financing, succession for family firms.
Incorporate →Residential & commercial closings, refinances, private lending, title issues, condo conversions in GTA.
Close with us →Contract disputes, shareholder fights, collections, employment claims, Small Claims to Superior Court.
Defend my case →Wills, powers of attorney, trusts, probate, estate administration and guardianship — done right.
Protect family →Offers, terminations, severance reviews, contractor agreements, workplace policies for 5-200 staff.
Hire safely →Same-day commissioner, remote signings, certified copies, travel consents and affidavits.
Book notary →Managing Partner • Corporate / M&A
U of T Law ’98. 900+ deals. Loves cap tables and espresso.
Partner • Real Estate / Wills
Osgoode ’03. 3,100+ closings. Leslieville resident.
Partner • Litigation / Employment
Ex-Bay St litigator. 140+ trials & hearings won.
Plain-English updates on Ontario business law, real estate and estates — written by our lawyers.
Costs, name protection and what founders get wrong...
Read soon →What a $900k condo really costs to close...
Read soon →Ontario incorporation with minute book, share certificates and CRA registration starts at $950 + government fees. Federal + extra-provincial from $1,250.
Yes. 70% of our closings are fully virtual with video ID verification and DocuSign, anywhere in Ontario.
For incorporations, wills, real estate and uncontested matters — yes, in writing before we start. Litigation is capped phases.
20 Coxwell Ave, Suite 300, Toronto M4L 3A7 — 2 min from Coxwell Station, with free parking and virtual appointments.
30-minute consult — $150 credited to your matter if you proceed. Call, email or drop by.