Atty. Kristy J. Balkwill

Atty. Kristy J. Balkwill

Kristy J. Balkwill is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax, general tax planning and 2 other areas of law.

Toronto Toronto 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Kristy J. Balkwill at a glance

Kristy J. Balkwill is an Associate based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Baker & McKenzie. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on estate planning, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada (2007). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.M. Taxation, 2009) and University of Ottawa (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kristy J. Balkwill is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax, general tax planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Kristy J. received a B.A. degree from University of Ottawa in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Kristy J. practices at Baker & McKenzie in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Kristy J. Balkwill's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Kristy J. Balkwill is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ontario →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Kristy J. Balkwill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Kristy J. Balkwill

Where is Kristy J. Balkwill's law office located?
Kristy J. Balkwill's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Baker & McKenzie. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristy J. Balkwill handle?
Kristy J. Balkwill focuses on estate planning, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Kristy J. Balkwill practiced law?
Kristy J. Balkwill has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Kristy J. Balkwill go to law school?
Kristy J. Balkwill earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Kristy J. Balkwill for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 2009
B.A.
University of Ottawa
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Canada
Admitted: 2007

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