Atty. Jonathan F. Lancaster

Atty. Jonathan F. Lancaster

Jonathan Lancaster’s litigation practice is focused on corporate commercial litigation, commercial real estate litigation, lease arbitrations, banking law, product liability litigation, professional negligence and estate litigation. Jonathan has a broad commercial real estate and estate litigation practice.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan F. Lancaster at a glance

Jonathan F. Lancaster is a trusts, real estate, and adr attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Lancaster’s litigation practice is focused on corporate commercial litigation, commercial real estate litigation, lease arbitrations, banking law, product liability litigation, professional negligence and estate litigation
  • Jonathan has a broad commercial real estate and estate litigation practice
  • Acting successfully as counsel in Ontario cases, Jonathan has advised on a broad array of real estate litigation issues, including mortgagee and tenant rights/priorities, rights of first refusal, options to purchase, and equitable defences, vendors' liens, duties of condominium developers to purchasers, and restrictive covenants

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan F. Lancaster's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Jonathan F. Lancaster is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ontario →

Real Estate Law

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

Jonathan F. Lancaster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ontario →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jonathan F. Lancaster is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Jonathan F. Lancaster

Where is Jonathan F. Lancaster's law office located?
Jonathan F. Lancaster's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan F. Lancaster handle?
Jonathan F. Lancaster focuses on trusts, real estate, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Jonathan F. Lancaster for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan F. Lancaster directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan F. Lancaster received?
Jonathan F. Lancaster's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

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