Atty. Douglas Benson

Atty. Douglas Benson

Douglas Benson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, investment banking, private equity and 2 other areas of law. Douglas has been licensed for 47 years.

Toronto Toronto 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Douglas Benson at a glance

Douglas Benson is a business, real estate, and commercial re attorney based in Toronto, Ontario. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1979). Educated at Osgoode Hall (LL.B., 1977). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Benson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, investment banking, private equity and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas has been licensed for 47 years
  • Douglas practices in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Benson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas Benson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ontario →

Commercial Real Estate

Douglas Benson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Benson

Where is Douglas Benson's law office located?
Douglas Benson's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Benson handle?
Douglas Benson focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Douglas Benson practiced law?
Douglas Benson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas Benson go to law school?
Douglas Benson earned their education at (LL.B., 1977).
How can I contact Douglas Benson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1979

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