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As founder of Z Legal, Martin Zatovkanuk is an experienced litigation lawyer with well over a decade of experience before all levels of Ontario Courts. Z Legal focuses on estate litigation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct matters. Z Legal’s goal is to represent clients from the outset of their matter all the way through to the end of their matter, regardless whether their matter is resolved through a settlement, mediation, arbitration or a trial.
Z Legal Litigation Lawyers is designed to take care of our customers on an individual basis. To us you’re never just a number. Ask about our flat-rate billing and contingency fee options.
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A practical guide for Ontario employees whose employer withheld a bonus after termination — and what the law actually says “You Weren’t Employed on the Payment Date” You worked hard all year. Then, weeks or even days before the annual bonus payout, your employer terminated your employment. Now they are telling you that because you were not “actively employed” on the bonus payment date, you are not entitled to anything. This is one of the most common—and most contested—disputes in…
A practical legal guide for employees in Toronto and across Ontario who believe they were pressured to leave their jobs When “Retirement” Isn’t Really a Choice If your employer has been hinting—or outright demanding—that it’s time for you to step aside, you are not alone. Across Ontario, employees in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are routinely subjected to pressure campaigns designed to make them leave “voluntarily.” Management reorganizations, stripped responsibilities, hostile performance reviews, and pointed retirement conversations are all tactics…
In Ontario, the roles of an estate trustee and a trustee of a trust are often confused. While the same individual may hold both roles, they are legally distinct offices, governed by different statutes, with different duties, timelines, and risks of personal liability. This distinction frequently becomes critical in estate administration disputes, trust litigation, and beneficiary claims—particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, where estates often involve complex assets, real estate, and ongoing trusts. What Is an Estate Trustee in Ontario? An estate trustee—also commonly referred to as an executor, estate representative, personal…
The first meeting helps our Lawyers pinpoint the main issues of your case and get to know you as the potential client.
The first consultation is free, and you can request it online. Email us at info@zlegal.ca with a brief summary of your matter for quickest response.
After signing a contract with our firm, we start working on the matter. This formality helps us and our clients set the terms, the goals, and the main points of our cooperation. This contract is called a retainer agreement, and ensures that the firm and you understand the terms and expectations going forward.
During the course of your matter, it is likely that there will be additional information sought. This can take the form of inquiries to you, the client, inquiries to the opposing side, as well as to third parties. In fact, the investigation might take quite some time to make it effective and reliable.
If your matter is heading to trial, significant advance preparation is usually required. This includes a full review of all documents produced in the course of the litigation, as well as preparation of all witnesses.
We have almost two decades of litigation experience, and use our skill and knowledge to put forward the strongest arguments possible. With a long list of successful reported cases, you can be sure that Z Legal is the right firm to represent your interests.