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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.

Ask the Professional, Wills & Estates

Wills and Powers of Attorney Series: What Should I Include in my Will?

What You Need to Know When Drafting a Will In our last post, we discussed factors to consider when choosing
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Firm News

Boardwalk Law’s Gordon to Speak at NextGen Conference 2025

In an era where professional development and innovation intersect, the NextGen Conference 2025 stands as a beacon for ambitious professionals
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Ask the Professional, Wills & Estates

Q&A for Business Succession Planning: Options for a Family Owned Business

Our Senior Associate Partner Pavel Malysheuski answers a key question about business succession planning strategies for a family business. YOUR
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Firm News, Real Estate Law

Free Seminar for Seniors: Thinking About Downsizing?

Moving to a smaller home is more than just a change of address – it’s a significant life transition that
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Family Law, Wills & Estates

Family Law Checklist: What Matters Most at Every Life Stage

Navigate life’s major decisions with our comprehensive family law checklist – Ontario’s legal experts help you plan ahead for what
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Family Law

Love & Law: Understanding Prenuptial Agreements

Find out how our family lawyers help couples protect their future with prenuptial agreements – clear guidance for your peace
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Blog, Wills & Estates

Wills and Powers of Attorney Series: How to Choose an Estate Trustee

What You Need to Know About Choosing an Estate Trustee In our last post, we discussed the many benefits of
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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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Testimonials

Our clients know us best.

From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful for Darren Frank and everything he did to help us! There are no words that can amount to the gratitude we have. We are blessed to have Darren fighting in our corner and being there for us, every single step of the way. He is truly an amazing lawyer.

- Vanessa C.

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.