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Empowering your legal journey, every step of the way.

Trust our family and divorce team to safeguard your future.

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Our dedicated real estate team assists our clients with all their needs.
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Trust our civil litigation services to protect your interests. Resolving complex legal disputes with strategic solutions and practical guidance for businesses and individuals.

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Client-centered commercial litigation services tailored to your individual and business needs. Protecting interests through strategic advocacy and industry-focused solutions.

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Dedicated estate litigation services protecting your rights. Resolving complex estate disputes with compassion, discretion, and strategic advocacy.

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Experienced estate administration team guiding you through probate, planning, and estate matters.

Dedicated employment law team protecting workplace rights and relationships. Providing practical solutions for employers and employees through expert guidance and strategic advocacy.

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Comprehensive corporate law services advancing your business objectives. Delivering practical legal solutions for businesses at every stage, from startup to succession.

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Meet the legal team behind your success.

Todd C. Hein

Founding Partner

J. David Keith

Founding Partner

Darren Frank

Founding Partner

Gordon Duy The Vuong

Associate Lawyer

Samantha Machado

Associate Lawyer

Pavel Malysheuski

Associate Lawyer

Alexander Cannon

Associate Lawyer

Brandon Machado

Associate Lawyer
About Us

Building a strong community through service.

Serving Ontario, our experienced legal team navigates both straightforward and intricate matters to deliver timely and effective outcomes.

About Our Firm
News & Insights

Updates and information
on key legal matters.

Firm News

Welcome to Boardwalk Law: A New Chapter in Legal Excellence for Ontario

Boardwalk Law is a full-service Ontario law firm offering legal services in family law, litigation, real estate, employment law, and
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Litigation

Success at the Ontario Court of Appeal

On April 18, 2023, Lockyer + Hein LLP’s Litigation Partner, J. David Keith was wholly successful at the Ontario Court
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Litigation

Injunctive Relief in Ontario

Injunctions are an element of the law that can supply necessary relief from the often drawn out process of litigation
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Wills & Estates

Wills and Powers of Attorney (Part 1 of 5)

PART ONE: What is a Will, and Why Do I Need One? Why Should You Make a Will? I am
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Real Estate Law

A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting yet intimidating milestone that involves several legal considerations. For first-time buyers, navigating real
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Divorce Law, Family Law

Retroactive Child Support

Retroactive child support payments may be owed when one parent’s financial situation changes but the child support amount is not
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Employment Law

Reasonable Notice Post-Termination

Contrary to common opinion and belief, the courts have shifted their determinations of a dismissed employee’s entitlement to reasonable notice of
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Divorce Law, Family Law

Spousal Support

Spousal Support: Obligations after Separation When parties enter into matrimony, they enter into a legal contract and what takes place
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Corporate Law

Corporate Compliance

Effective in 2023, the Government of Canada has introduced the Underused Housing Tax Act (Canada) (the “UHTA”). The affected owners of
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Testimonials

Our clients know us best.

If you’re starting your family and in need of a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement, even if you are going through the hardships of divorce and looking for legal support or guidance, Todd C. Hein is the person to call. His professionalism and fair way to meet an agreement is exactly what you will need.

- Kate C.

I want to thank Todd C. Hein and Rhonda Lichty for your professionalism and understanding with my case. It has been a very difficult and upsetting time in my life on a number of levels and I am grateful for the good fortune to have had your counselling.

- Annemarie M.

I encountered a challenging situation that other firms couldn’t support, but J. David Keith identified my needs and helped me resolve the matter. I’m grateful for their team’s efforts to control costs and accelerate the process as much as possible.

- Korry F.

Excellent experience dealing with a legal matter. Prompt, professional service in all aspects. Darren Frank knows what needs to be done and executes it. I will use him again for any legal matters.

- Dean C.

Many thanks to Darren Frank for his professional efforts with regards to my proceeding. He did a wonderful job at giving me the protection, instructions and support through a very unnerving situation. He identified the other side’s weaknesses clearly, with his trained eye pointed out issues I did not recognize. As my counsel, his suggestions supported moving my matter forward in the most expeditious way

- Donna K.

Empowering Clients.
Enriching the Community.

Serving Ontario, our experienced legal team navigates both straightforward and intricate matters to deliver timely and effective outcomes.