Areas of Law
Melville, Krotz Lawyers is a boutique law firm providing experienced legal services within defined areas of laws: commercial litigation, employment law and litigation, estate litigation and administration, and Substitute Decisions Act and guardianship litigation and advocacy. We also have experience with arbitration and mediation, acting as mediators and arbitrators (primarily in estate law), administrative tribunals and judicial review, and administrative and disciplinary tribunals at post-secondary institutions.
Estate Litigation and Administration
Melville, Krotz Lawyers provides services in estate litigation administration which include:
- Interpretation of wills
- Will challenges
- Drafting of wills & attorney documents
- Executor and trustee disputes
- Passing of accounts
- Advice to executors and estate trustees during litigation and administration of Estates, large small
- Drafting and administration
of wills and estates - Probate Applications
Commercial Litigation - Construction Liens
Melville, Krotz Lawyers provides services in commercial litigation which include:
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder and/or partnership disputes
- Creditor and debtor matters
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
- Construction liens
- Matters involving civil fraud
Substitute Decisions Act and Guardianship
Melville, Krotz Lawyers provides services in Substitute Decisions Act and guardianship which include:
- Drafting and administration of powers of attorney
- Consent and disputed applications for guardianship of property or personal care
- Maintenance and passing of accounts
- Disputes concerning powers of attorney
- Advice to and about persons with (alleged) capacity challenges (section 3 counsel)
Employment Law and Litigation
Melville, Krotz Lawyers provides services in employment law and litigation which include:
- Wrongful dismissal
- Human rights
- Employment Standards Act advice
- Drafting and interpretation and negotiation of employment agreements
- Review of, interpretation, and advice on terminations and retirement packages
Mediation and Arbitration Services
On request, the senior lawyers of Melville, Krotz Lawyers are available for appointment as mediators and/or arbitrators for estate and commercial disputes
