Edward Tonello Law Firm

in the practice of law, times have changed. back in ‘72 while interning, i researched in canada’s largest law library for a precedent in a case destined for the supreme court of canada. i left no stone unturned, dusting off ancient books that had not seen daylight for years. on the 5th day and with hope fading, i found it. today online i can access legal data banks that will produce almost every court decision in canada, accomplishing in 4 minutes what took me 40 hours in ’72. although data banks have reduced cost of research, overall cost of a lawsuit remains stubbornly high and increasingly unaffordable. with few exceptions, my clients are businesses and individuals daunted by the prospect of legal costs, especially when paying with after-tax dollars. in response i developed unique methods of restraining legal costs while not sacrificing the quality of my work. another unique feature is my justified belief, honed over many years of experience, in the power of the written word in achi