Our Story

Building trust through honest work since day one

Who We Really Are

Look, we're not gonna feed you some corporate line about being "industry leaders" or "premier advisors." We're a group of lawyers who actually care about getting the job done right. Started this firm because we were tired of seeing businesses get tangled up in legal mess that could've been avoided with straight talk and proper planning.

2014

The Beginning

Three lawyers, one cramped office on King Street, and a shared frustration with how corporate law firms treated their clients. We figured there had to be a better way - turns out we were right.

2017

Growing Pains

Moved to Bay Street after taking on more clients than we could handle in that tiny office. Added employment law and IP protection to our services because clients kept asking for it. Sometimes you just gotta listen.

2020

The Pivot

Pandemic hit and we went fully remote before most folks even figured out how to unmute themselves on Zoom. Kept every client relationship intact and picked up new ones who appreciated our flexibility.

2024

Today

Team of 15 professionals working hybrid from our suite at 1200 Bay Street. We've handled hundreds of cases and we still answer our own phones. That's not changing anytime soon.

Meet The Team

The folks who'll actually be working on your case

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Managing Partner

Corporate Governance & M&A

Sarah Mitchell

LLB, University of Toronto

Been doing this for 18 years and still get excited about closing deals. Worked at two Bay Street firms before starting Junction Flare. Handled over 200 M&A transactions - big ones, small ones, messy ones. Hockey fan, terrible golfer.

s.mitchell@junctionflare.info

David Chen

David Chen

Senior Partner

Commercial Litigation

David Chen

JD, Osgoode Hall

Litigator for 15 years. Won some, lost some, but always fought hard. Used to work in criminal defense before switching to commercial - turns out corporate disputes are just as dramatic. Coffee addict, marathon runner when I remember to train.

d.chen@junctionflare.info

Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer Rodriguez

Partner

Employment Law & IP

Jennifer Rodriguez

LLM, York University

12 years navigating workplace disputes and protecting company ideas. Started in HR before law school so I actually understand what employers deal with daily. Joined Junction Flare in 2017. Dog mom, weekend painter, mediocre cook.

j.rodriguez@junctionflare.info

What We Actually Stand For

Not just words on a wall - this is how we work

Straight Talk

We skip the legal jargon and tell you what's actually happening. If something's gonna cost you time or money, you'll know upfront.

Quick Response

You shouldn't have to wait three days for a callback. We aim to get back to you same day, usually within a couple hours.

Real Results

We measure success by outcomes, not billable hours. If we can solve it with a phone call instead of a lawsuit, that's what we'll do.

Personal Touch

You're not a file number here. We remember your business, your concerns, and yeah - we'll ask about your kids or that vacation you mentioned.

What Clients Say

Don't take our word for it

"Sarah helped us through a merger that had more complications than we expected. She didn't sugarcoat anything but also didn't freak us out. Deal closed on time and we knew what was happening every step of the way."

- Marcus T., Tech Startup Founder

"David represented us in a contract dispute that was eating up way too much of my time. He kept us out of court, negotiated a settlement we could live with, and actually returned calls when he said he would. Rare these days."

- Patricia L., Manufacturing Company Owner

"Had an employee situation that was getting messy. Jennifer walked us through everything, helped us avoid mistakes, and got it resolved without drama. Her advice was practical, not just theoretical textbook stuff."

- Robert K., Restaurant Chain VP

"We've used Junction Flare for all our corporate compliance work for three years now. They make sure we're covered without making it a bigger deal than it needs to be. Invoices are clear, no surprise charges."

- Alison M., CFO

"Needed IP protection for our software and Jennifer made it straightforward. She explained what we actually needed vs. what was overkill. Saved us money and got everything filed properly."

- Dev S., Software Developer

"First time dealing with lawyers for our business and honestly expected worse. The team here treated us like people, not ATMs. They answered our dumb questions without making us feel dumb. Would recommend."

- Jamie W., Small Business Owner

Recognition & Credentials

Law Society of Ontario

Members in Good Standing

Canadian Bar Association

Active Members Since 2014

Toronto Business Awards

Finalist 2023

Better Business Bureau

A+ Rating

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Corporate Partner

Professional Liability Insurance

Fully Insured & Bonded

Ready to Work Together?

Let's talk about what you need and see if we're a good fit

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