Atty. Jonathan C. Lisus
Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes. He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Administrative and Public Law & More Attorney
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About Jonathan C. Lisus at a Glance
Jonathan C. Lisus is a business, real estate, class action, securities, and franchise attorney, practicing at Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law, Toronto (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026).
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About Jonathan C. Lisus
- Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes
- He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada
- Jonathan regularly appears as Special Counsel to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in challenges to government action
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a member of the Chief Justice of Ontario’s Advisory Committee on Professionalism, and a member of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute, a select group of appointed advocates who provide pro bono peer review to counsel appearing in the Supreme Court of Canada
- He maintains an active trial and appellate practice across Canada
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Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Class Action
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Securities Law
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Franchise Law
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and class action, Jonathan C. Lisus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Jonathan C. Lisus maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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